Person Record

Metadata

Name

Doll, Lincoln Edward

Other Names

Linc Doll

Born

Feb. 14, 1916

Birthplace

Southampton, Ontario

Deceased

June 14, 2002

Deceased

Southampton, Ontario

Father

John Henry Doll

Spouse

Margaret Cartwright, m. March 24, 1943

Children

Bradley
Janice

Occupation

Lincoln enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force for training in 1935 at the age of 21. He enlisted for active service in 1942. He served as a navigator in Lancaster Bombers during the Second World War and completed 27 missions over Holland and Germany bombing targets during day and night raids. He achieved the rank of Flying Officer and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, with the citation: "Flying Officer Doll has completed numerous sorties, which have been of a long and arduous nature, displaying consistent skill in locating his target. On one occasion when his aircraft had developed engine trouble, isolating it from the main force, Flying Officer Doll coolly continued with his allotted task. At all times his cool courage in the face of the enemy has inspired confidence in the other members of his crew."

In 1946, Lincoln returned to Southampton and re-opened his family's bakery. Later, Lincoln and Margaret purchased Stedman's store, which they operated for 30 years.

Titles & Honours

a) 1939-45 Star
b) France and Germany Star
c) Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp
d) Navigator's Badge
e) Distinguished Flying Cross. The citation reads "He displayed consistent skill in locating targets and continued with the tasks even during engine trouble ... His courage inspired confidentce in the rest of his crew."

Sources

Sources:
a) Surname Collection, Bruce County Genealogical Society;
b) "Veteran's memories of war kept close at heart" Shoreline Beacon, November 8, 2006 (A2016.100.001);