Pilot Officer Donald James Campbell

Pilot Officer Donald James Campbell

Royal Canadian Air Force

Kindersley, Saskatchewan

Died: Feb 16,1945

Commemorated at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany

Donald James Campbell, born July 9, 1922 at Brock, Saskatchewan, completed his education at nearby Kindersley High School in 1939. Working for Macdonald’s Consolidating at Kindersley, Campbell enlisted at Regina, Saskatchewan February 2, 1942. Campbell served with the Royal Canadian Air Force attached to No. 198 (R.A.F.) Squadron (Igni Renatus) as a Pilot Officer (Pilot) during the Second World War. Part of 123 Airfield (123 Wing) under the Second Tactical Air Force, the Typhoon squadron operated from RAF Thorney Island, West Sussex, England in attacks on V-1 launch sites and enemy coastal radar installations. On February 16, 1945, Pilot Officer (Pilot) Donald James Campbell died during sweep operations over the Reichswald Forest. Crashing on Johann Jansen’s farm, Campbell is commemorated at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany. Son of James Campbell (veteran of the First World War) and Clara (nee Cyr) Campbell of Kindersley; brother of Olivina Jean Campbell; he was 20 years old. Campbell Rapids on the Paull River in Saskatchewan is named in his honour. Citation(s): 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, General Service Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp.