Son of Garfield (died 23rd March 1954, age 68) and Louise Isabella McMichael (née McGee - died 1969, age 83), brother of Reginald, Thomas, Franklin, Arthur, Lucy and Ruby (sister Dela Gertrude - died 18th July 1924). Husband of Hazel Adelia McMichael (née Baer - married on the 21st July 1941 - died 28th February 2015, age 91), parents of Gerald Edward McMichael (born on the 23rd December 1942) of R.R 5, Goderich, Ontario.

Son of Leonard (died 1th April 1978, age 95) and Ellen Conway (née Thompson - died 31st March 1970, age 87), of East Angus, Province of Quebec, Canada.

Posthumous DFC Citation:

'This officer has completed numerous photographic reconnaissance sorties, all at levels below 4,000 feet and some almost ground level. Nearly all have involved deep penetrations within the main enemy fighter areas and all have been within the best range of medium or light anti-aircraft fire. In no case has he had fighter cover or escort. Before the invasion of Normandy, Flying Officer Conway photographed a heavily defended military installation at Le Treport from ground level. Though his aircraft was damaged by the defences he obtained fine photographs. He also secured outstanding pictures of bridges on the Somme. Since the invasion he has completed many more missions, on three of which he has been intercepted by enemy fighters. This did not deter him from completing his tasks successfully. Flying Officer Conway's courage and determination have been highly commendable at all times'.