Hi Caroline,
Was he from Quebec?
There are 2 Carons on the site that Hugh has given information for as follows, perhaps one of these was related to Gaston:
CARON, F/L Joseph Albert Leopold (J7607) - Commended for Valuable Services - No.11 EFTS - Award effective 1 January 1946 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 82/46 dated 25 January 1946. Born 8 March 1910. Home in Levis, Quebec; enlisted in Quebec, 30 October 1939. initially as an Aero Engine Mechanic. Promoted to Leading Aircraftman, 1 October 1940 and posted to No.2 SFTS, 3 October 1940. Remustered to aircrew, 8 April 1941 and reverted to Aircraftman Second Class. Trained at No.3 ITS (graduated 16 May 1941), No.11 EFTS (graduated 3 July 1941), and No.14 SFTS (graduated 26 September 1941). Commissioned 7 October 1941. Posted to No.13 SFTS, 31 December 1941; to No.22 EFTS, 30 May 1942; to No.11 EFTS, 6 July 1943; to No.10 EFTS, 11 February 1944 but appears to have returned to Mo.11 EFTS soon afterwards. Released 1 February 1945.
This officer has always carried out his duties with great ability, and at all times he has shown an outstanding devotion to the service, which have inspired confidence and command respect from his fellow officers and men under him.
and
CARON, F/L Wilfred Mitchell (J23042) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.357 Squadron - Award effective 9 October 1945 as per London Gazette dated 19 October 1945 and AFRO 1822/45 dated 7 December 1945. Born March 1921 at Midway, British Columbia; home there or Trail, British Columbia (clerk); enlisted Edmonton, 6 May 1942. Trained at No.7 ITS (graduated 24 October 1942) and No.3 AOS (graduated 5 March 1943). Commissioned February 1943. Award presented at Sea Island, 22 October 1949.
Flight Lieutenant Caron has completed a large number of sorties, mostly at night. These have included supply dropping, bombing and special duties. These sorties have been flown over occupied Burma, often remote from good landmarks, and a high standard of navigation has been necessary. Flight Lieutenant Caron's skill and determination have contributed greatly to the successes achieved by his crew.
Regards,
Ann