Born in Shropshire, England. Moved to Kerobert Sask. at age 4. Attended Kerrobert High School and farmed in the area. Enl. Dec 1941. Trained Calgary, London, Ont. and Fort Knox, Ky. USA. Overseas to England Mar. 1943. Surv. Parents, Mr. Mrs. Richard Duckett in Kerrobert, Sask. and a brother, Douglas James.