UPL 40444

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Michael J. Murayda home on leave in Akron, Ohio after enlisting in Canada in 1939 through the Clayton Knight Committee. This photo was taken sometime during 1940. Michael is clearly wearing a RCAF style uniform. Since it was illegal for him to join due to the US Neutrality Act, Canada deliberately kept no records or are withholding them from the family claiming they have no record of him. Michael was immediately assigned to the RAF Polish 302 Squadron as he was of Polish decent and spoke fluent Polish. The family has no record of his service with the RCAF or RAF from 1939 until 1941 when the US entered the war.

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  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 56th Fighter Group 61st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: T-223193 and 02-015-069, and RAF Polish 302 Squadron 709518
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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ContributorAdam Houser
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations, aircraft associations and mission associations
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Adam Houser (grandson)