Alan was from Vancouver, Canada. He enlisted in June 1941 and after serving two months in Canada he was posted overseas for three years.
On 1 January 1945 the London Gazette announced that Flight Lietenant Alan Masters Crawford had been Mentioned in Dispatches. Although there is no citation there is a recommendation dated 31 July 1944 which reads;
'This officer has shown outstanding ability in his work, and in adapting himself and directing others in the new base organisation in such a manner as to maintain maximum effort from all ranks. Mainly through his efforts and guidance, inexperienced junior officers have been able to successfully carry out their duties. This has entailed a great deal of extra work and long hours on his part; however the time was freely given. H ehas continually strenghtened the hand od his superior officers and his keenness and devotion to duty is worthy of commendation.'
Air Force Association of Canada
