Summary information
| Repository: | South Peace Regional Archives |
| Title: | Leo Pantel fonds |
| Reference code: | 0053 |
| Date: | 1942-1947 (date of creation) |
| Physical description: | 2 cm of textual records |
| Language: | English |
| Dates of creation, revision and deletion: | Exported from AoR and added to new database April 2022 – TD |
Administrative history / Biographical sketch
John Thomas (Leo) Pantel was the son of Arthur and Pearl Pantel, born March 22, 1921 in Fort Smith, North West Territories. At the advent of World War II, he began a career as a wing assembler in the Can Car & Foundry in Fort William, Ontario. He later enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force (No. 7 R.C. Calgary) and served as a pilot flying missions into Europe. His active duty commenced February 20, 1942, and he was released to the Reserve August 29, 1947. During the war he received his pilot’s badge, a war medal, a Defense medal, and a C.V.S.M. & Clasp. After the war, he returned to Widewater, Alberta with an English war bride. He worked for many years for the Canadian National Railways in Edmonton, but his English wife returned to England soon after the war.
Custodial history
The records were donated by Leo Pantel’s niece, Pearl Wilson, in 2001.
Scope and content
The fonds consists of one Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot’s Log Book recording training, duty and teaching activities from 1942-1945 and containing documents such as a Pilot’s Responsibility form and Certificate of Proficiency; a Statement of War Service Gratuity from the Department of National Defense, War Service Badge permission card; Personnel Counselling Report from the Air Force; and an Honourable Release Certificate from the Air Force.
Notes
Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title based on the contents of the fonds
Restrictions on access
There are no restrictions.
Access points
- Textual record (documentary form)
- Military (subject)