BELLIS, ROBERT SAMUEL F/O(P) J44062//R224488. From Lancaster, Ontario. Killed Mar 27/45 age 20. #56 Operational Training Unit (Prelude To Proficiency). F/O Bellis was killed when his Typhoon aircraft #MN 432 crashed at Carbide, Scotland. Flying Officer Pilot Bellis is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BELLISLE, JOSEPH LOUIS ALPHONSE F/L(P) J20225//R135073. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Feb 12/45 age 23. #123 Squadron (Swift To Strike). Thunderbolt aircraft #KJ 263 lost during an attack against the aerodrome at Slewekpi Leure. Very few Canadians flew Thunderbolts and those only in the Far East. In late 1944 and early 1945 these aircraft were used in a few RAF Squadrons to dive bomb and drop 1200 lb. containers of Napalm on Japanese positions. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Bellisle has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Singapore War Memorial, Malaya.

BELLOTTI, ALPHONSE MICHAEL SGT(WAG) R132610. From Woodside, Long Island, U.S.A. Killed Dec 17/42. #32 Operational Training Unit, Patricia Bay, British Columbia. Sgts Bellotti, S.J. Conlon, N.A. Bastick (RAF), and R.A. Maun (RAF) were all killed when Anson aircraft #R3431 crashed north-east of Salt Spring Island, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Benotti has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

BELOUS, WESLEY LEONARD FS(P) R61812. From Stenen, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jul 19/42 age 20. #76 Squadron (Resolute). Halifax aircraft #W 7670 crashed at Yarm, England. Flight Sergeant Pilot Belous is buried in West Cemetery, Darlington, Durham, England.

BELT, DALLAS EUGENE F/O(BA) J28877. From Leedale, Alberta. Killed in Action Jul 29/44 age 25. #570 Squadron. Stirling aircraft #LK 113 lost whilst engaged in a special trip over enemy territory. WO L.A. Hambrooke, Sgts L. Hodgson (RAF), S.W. Thompson (RAF), FS M.A. Murphy (RAF), F/Os A.W.W. Nipper (RAF), and D. Robson (RAF) were also killed. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Belt is buried in the Main Cemetery, Orleans, Cher, France.

BELYEA, ALLAN CONWAY P/O(N) J86414//R157326. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Mar 31/44 age 21. #103 Squadron (Noli Me Tangere). P/O Belyea was on his first operation when his Lancaster aircraft #ME 721 went missing during a raid against Nuremberg, Germany. Six RAF members of the crew, Sgts. W.V. Ford, P.J. Lynch, E. McCully, R.J. MacDonald, J. Norgrove, and P/O R.R.J. Tate were also killed. This was one of 108 aircraft lost this night. Pilot Officer Navigator Belyea is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

BEMI, FREDERICK WO2(WAG) R74917. From Ladner, British Columbia. Killed in Action Apr 8/43 age 20. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum). Target – Dusseldorf, Germany. Please see Evans D.F. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class ft Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bemi was buried in Dusseldorf, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BEND, WILLIAM GEORGE AC2 R289428. From Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Died Jun 28/44 age 19. Death by natural causes. AirCraftman Second Class Bend is buried in the Maple Ridge Cemetery, Haney, British Columbia.

BENDWIG, RICHARD ALANSON F/O(P) J10157. From Newark, New Jersey, U.S.A. Killed in Action Oct 25/42. Beaufort aircraft was shot down while enroute from Luqa, Malta to Egypt. F/Os M.M. Liebeck, F.E. Wickstrom, and Sgt G.A. Bushnell (RAF) were also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Bendwig has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

BEN-HERTZ, MAXWELL SGT(OB) R87867. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Oct 21/42 age 20. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus). Target – Klefeld, Germany. Please see Murphy E.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Observer Ben-Hertz is buried in the General Cemetery, Noordwijk, South Holland, Holland.

BENNELL, RICHARD JAMES W/C(P) C1376 D.F.C. From Belleville, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 9/44 age 31. #418 City of Edmonton Squadron. Mosquito aircraft #LR 270 lost during a raid against Rennes, France. The RAF navigator, F/O F. Shield D.F.C. was also killed. Wing Commander Pilot BenneII is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Lessay, Manche, France.

BENNER, DAVID STANLEY SGT(OB) R90419. From Stratford, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 1/42 age 21. #102 Ceylon Squadron (Tentate Et Perficite). Hajifax aircraft missing. Please see Peters R.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Observer Benner has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BENNETT, CECIL JOSEPH P/O(P) J9406//R97586. From Kamloops, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jan 30/43 age 21. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Wellington aircraft missing. Please see Smith, Charles J. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Bennett has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BENNETT, CLIFFORD WILLIAM FS(N) R158267. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed Dec 18/43 age 27. #11 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron, Torbay, Newfoundland. Hudson aircraft crashed. Please see Weir G.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Navigator Bennett is buried in the Gander Cemetery, Gander, Newfoundland.

BENNETT, CYRIL HOWARD SGT(WAG) R101488. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Oct 29/42 age 22. #1 General Reconnaissance School, Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Anson aircraft crashed. Please see Harris G.P. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bennett is buried in the Mountainview Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia.

BENNETT, DONALD EDWARD F/O(BA) J12978//R119628. From Enderby, British Columbia. Killed in Action Mar 5/43 age 28. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Lawson H.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Observer Bennett is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BENNETT, DONALD HOWARD F/O(BA) J378811//R68755. From Stony Mountain, Manitoba. Killed in Action Dec 31/44 age 20. #166 Squadron (Tenacity). Lancaster aircraft lost. Please see Sherry J.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Bennett is buried in the Nederweert War Cemetery, Limburg, Holland.

BENNETT, DONALD WARD FS(P) R62744. From inv6rness, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Sep 12/41 age 20. #149 East India Squadron (Fortis Nocte). Wellington aircraft #X 9879 lost over enemy territory. FS I.P. Graham, Sgts R.H. Kenvin (RAF), P.M. Wakefield (RAF), D.G. Wallis (RAF), and D.J. Wyatt (RAF) were also killed. Flight Sergeant Pilot Bennett is buried in the Kiel War Cemetery, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

BENNETT, GORDON S/L(P) J15248 D.S.O., D.F.C. From 396 Home St., Winnipeg Manitoba. Killed in Action May 25/44 age 24. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft missing during an attack against Aachen, Germany. One RAF member of the crew was also killed. Squadron Leader Pilot Bennett is buried in the Canadian War Cemetery, Bergen-Op-Zoom, Holland.  Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Cross – No.408 Squadron – Award effective 26 July 1943 as per London Gazette dated 6 August 1943 and AFRO 1849/43 dated 10 September 1943. Born in St. Boniface, Manitoba; home in Winnipeg; enlisted there 20 November 1940. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 26 February 1941), No 14 EFTS (graduated 4 May 1941) and No.7 SFTS (graduated 14 July 1941). Commissioned 1942. Cited with Sergeant A. Rogers (RAF). Medal presented 17 December 1943. The citation reads – “Flying Officer Bennett and Sergeant Rogers were pilot and wireless operator of an aircraft detailed to attack Gelsenkirchen. Whilst over the target area the bomber was hit by anti-aircraft fire. Some stores caught fire and burned furiously. Coolly, Flying Officer Bennett dived his aircraft and the force of the wind put out the flames on the burning fabric. Meanwhile, acting with great promptitude, Sergeant Rogers fought the flames inside the bomber with the extinguishers. By these means he succeeded in subduing the fire although much of the equipment including the hydraulic system were rendered unserviceable. Flying Officer Bennett flew the damaged bomber to an airfield in this country and landed it safely. His skill and resource were worthy of high praise while Sergeant Rogers displayed commendable promptitude and skill.” Addendum: – BENNETT, S/L Gordon, DFC (315248) – Distinguished Service Order – No.405 Squadron – Award effective 14 July 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1861/44 dated 25th August 1944. Medal presented I April 1949. The citation reads – “As captain of aircraft, Squadron Leader Bennett has taken part in a very large number of sorties during which he has successfully attacked such targets as Berlin, Mannheim and Munich. He has displayed skill of a high order whilst his unconquerable spirit of determination and contempt for danger have been a notable feature of his efforts throughout. Squadron Leader Bennett has rendered valuable service.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario. students. On many occasions, under adverse weather conditions, he has displayed tenacity of purpose in completing the exercises and returning to base safely, thereby imbuing his pupils with the required spirit for service flying.

BENNETT, GORDON NEIL P/O(BA) J91044//R174433. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Feb 20/44 age 20. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Leipzig, Germany. Please see Richter G.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Bennett is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

BENNETT, HARRY CURD F/L(P) J1390. From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Killed Aug 13/43 age 27. #406 Lynx Squadron (We Kill By Night). F/L Bennett was killed when his Spitfire aircraft was in a mid-air collision with a Wellington aircraft. The Spitfire crashed one mile north-west of Lekecek, Suffolk, England. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Bennett is buried in St. John Churchyard, Beck Row, Mildenhall, Suffolk, England.

BENNETT, JACK NORMAN ERNEST FS(AG) R182006. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 22/44 age 30. #49 Squadron (Cave Canem). Lancaster aircraft #ND 672 missing from a trip to Frankfurt, Germany. Six members of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Bennett is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BENNETT, JAMES GORDON P/O(AG) J19011. From Carleton Place, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 27/44 age 21. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see S/L C.W. Smith D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Bennett was buried at Wollseifen, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

BENNETT, JAMES GORDON FS(P) R143404. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Nov 27/43 age 21. #101 Squadron (Mens Agitat Molem). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Spofford G.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Bennett is buried in the War Cemetery at Dumbach, Germany.

BENNETT, JOHN F/O(WAG) J17158. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 30/43 age 27. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Target – Hamburg, Germany. Please see F/O P.S. Murphy M.i.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bennett has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BENNETT, KENNETH BRIAN F/O(N) J47955. From Raymond, Alberta. Killed Nov 30/44 age 22. #7 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia. F/O Bennett and P/O D.L. Breadner were killed when Mosquito aircraft #KB 278 struck a hill three miles north of Westchester, Nova Scotia. Flying Officer Navigator Bennett is buried in the Raymond Cemetery at Raymond, Alberta.

BENNETT, KENNETH HUGH P/O(AG) J88336//R216113. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Feb 20/44 age 19. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Leipzig, Germany. Please see P/O Kenneth Smith for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Bennett is buried in the Kropswolde Protestant Churchyard, Hoogezand-Sappemeer, Groningen, Holland.

BENNETT, LLOYD DOUGLAS FS(BA) R188356. From Aylmer, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 14/44 age 20. #625 Squadron (We Avenge). Target – Duisburg, Germany. Please see Hannah L.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Bennett is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BENNETT, PAMELA GLADYS SGT W316180 – dental assistant. From Victoria, British Columbia. Killed Jul 13/45 age 28. #11 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron, Patricia Bay, British Columbia. Liberator aircraft crashed. Please see Mann M. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Bennett is buried in an isolated grave on the south-west shore of Barkley Sound, fifteen miles south-east of Bamfield, British Columbia. Her name is also inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

BENNETT, RICHARD ALBERT JOHN P/O(P) J876791/R150540. From Dawson Creek, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jan 22/44 age 20. #514 Squadron (Nil Obstare Potest). Lancaster aircraft #LL 627 failed to return from night operations, a raid against Magleburg, Germany. F/Os E.A. Lane, Wm. Leroy Baker, and P/O T.W. Dodd were also killed. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Bennett has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BENNETT, RICHARD HENRY MONTAGUE P/O(P) 41656 M.i.D. – Royal Air Force. From Blairmore, Alberta. Killed in Action Jun 30/40 age 21. #107 Squadron (Nous Y Serons). Unescorted Blenheim aircraft was shot down by enemy fighter aircraft during daylight operations. Two crew members, not Canadians, missing presumed killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Bennett is buried in France.

BENNETT, RICHARD JACK F/O(BA) J28685. From Mimico, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 29/44 age 21. #514 Squadron (Nil Obstare Potest). Target – Stuttgart, Germany. Please see Murphy G.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Bennett is buried in the Churchyard at Deinvillers, Vosges, France.

BENNETT, STANLEY ALBERT F/O(P) 164183 – Royal Air Force. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Died Aug 2/45 age 24. Flying Officer Pilot Bennett is buried in Israel.

BENNETT, THOMAS HERBERT SGT(OB) R58098. From Abbotsford, British Columbia. Killed Feb 26/42 age 21. #158 Squadron (Strength In Unity). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Robb R.F. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Observer Bennett is buried in the Cemetery at Shepshed, Rutland, England.

BENNETT, THOMAS LLOYD P/O(P) J4774. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 12/42 age 22. #148 Squadron (Trusty). Wellington aircraft shot down. Please see P/O A.L. Fraser for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Bennett has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

BENNETT, WILLIAM AURTHUR JAMES P/O(P) J43697. From Westmount, Quebec. Killed Aug 7/44 age 21. #1 General Reconnaissance School, Summerside, Prince Edward Island. P/O Bennett lost his life when Anson aircraft #11800 crashed at Cheticamp, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Pilot Officer Pilot Bennett is buried in the Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal, Quebec.

BENNETT, WILLIAM JOHN BOWLES SGT(NB) R137695. From Holland, Nova Scotia. Died Oct 6/42 age 23. #22 Operational Training Unit. Sgt Bennett lost his life in a non-flying related accident. Sergeant Navigator/Bomb Aimer Bennett is buried in the Wilton Cemetery, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.

BENNETTO, MURRAY ARTHUR P/O(P) J85240//R75852. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 16/42 age 21. #148 Squadron (Trusty). Wellington aircraft missing during a raid against the harbour at Tobruk. Five of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Bennetto is buried in the Tobruk War Cemetery, Libya.

BENNIMAN, DONALD EDWARD LAC(P) R66132 – under training. From Thorold, Ontario. Killed Mar 21/41 age 26. #6 Service Flying Training School, Dunnville, Ontario. LAC Benniman was killed when Harvard aircraft #2768 crashed two and one half miles north-west of the aerodrome at Dunnville. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Benniman is buried in the Fonthill Cemetery, Fonthill, Ontario.

BENNING, FORBES GOVAN FS(WAG) R95874. From Kemptville, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 19/43 age 24. #179 Squadron. Wellington aircraft #BB 513 lost during a transit flight from Gibraltar to Lyneharn. F/O F.A. Collins (RAF) was also killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Benning has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

BENNIS, HENRY WO2(AG) R178351. From Medicine Hat, Alberta. Killed in Action Apr 19/44 age 22. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), Witchford, England. Lancaster aircraft #LL 867 returned from a trip to Rouen, France and was shot down by an enemy intruder aircraft. The Lancaster crashed at Ely, Cambridgeshire. F/L C. Eddy (RNZAF), F/O A. Smith (RAF), Sgts A. Langridge (RAF), W. Murphy (RAF), FSs J. Maddox (RAF), and H. Pugh (RAF) were also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner Bennis is buried in the City Cemetery, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.

BENSON, DAVID HOWARD SGT(P) R141626. From Long Island, New York, U.S.A. Killed Jun 24/43 age 21. #15 Advanced Flying Unit. Two Oxford aircraft were in mid-air collision before they crashed at Bishoudstone, Wiltshire, England. Sgt Benson was killed in aircraft #V 3955 and Sgt James H. Brown was killed in aircraft #LX 168. Sergeant Pilot Benson is buried in the Botley Cemetery, North Hinksey, Berkshire, England.

BENSON, IVOR BRUCE F/L(P) J27009//R95319. From La Riviere, Manitoba. Killed in Action Feb 25/45 age 27. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Target – Oslo area, Norway. Please see Piercy R.F. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Benson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BENSON, JOHANN AUBREY SGT(P) R106241. From Norwood, Manitoba. Killed Aug 11/43 age 23. #8 Air Observers School, Ancienne Lorette, Quebec. Anson aircraft crashed. Please see, Schryburt J.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Pilot Benson is buried in the Brookside Cemetery at Winnipeg, Manitoba.

BENSON, ROBERT LOWELL F/O(NB) J11949. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed Feb 26/43 age 23. #196 Squadron (Sic Fidem Servamus). F/O Benson and Sgt G.A. Ranken (RAF) were both killed when Wellington aircraft #HE 161 crashed two miles east of Middleton on the Wolds, England. Flying Officer Navigator/Bomb Aimer Benson is buried in the Queensgate Cemetery, Beverley, Woodmansey, Yorkshire, England.

BENT, ELROY F. P/O(P) J9264. From Upper Granville, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Aug 20/42 age 19. P/Os Bent and P.H. Wyman were killed when a USAAF aircraft crashed at Wadi Sedina. Pilot Officer Pilot Bent is buried in Khartoum, Sudan.

BENT, WILLIAM THOMAS P/O(P) J15845 D.F.M. From St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. Killed in Action Nov 9/42 age 27. #142 Squadron (Determination). P/Os Bent, A.A. Smith (RAF), Sgts J. Bradley (RAF), A. Sinclair (RAF), and FS I. Kennedy (RNZAF) were all killed when their Wellington aircraft went missing during an op. over enemy territory. Pilot Officer Pilot Bent is buried in the Ohlsdorf, Cemetery, Hamburg, Germany. Addendum: – his age at time of death was 26 and was a Flight Sergeant when he earned his DFM, please add the following. – Distinguished Flying Medal – No.142 Squadron – Award effective 23 September 1942 as per London Gazette dated 6 October 1942 and AFRO 1653/42 dated 16 October 1942. American in the RCAF; born 1916 in Glen White, West Virginia; home there or Sikeston, Mississippi (miner); enlisted Windsor, Ontario, 30 November 1940. Trained at No.1 ITS, No.12 EFTS, and No. 1 SFTS= To No.142 Squadron, 13 May 1942. Killed in action 10 November 1942 (raid on Hamburg). The citation reads – “One night in September 1942, Flight Sergeant Bent, as captain of an aircraft, was detailed to attack a target in the Ruhr. Just before reaching the target engine trouble developed and Flight Sergeant Bent was unable to fly the aircraft above 8,000 feet. Nevertheless, displaying great courage and fortitude, he continued his mission and, after bombing his target, a successful photograph of the area was taken. On the return journey the engine trouble persisted and Flight Sergeant Bent was considerably harassed by searchlights and anti-aircraft fire. By skillful airmanship, however, he succeeded in returning to his base safely. Flight Sergeant Bent has at all times shown determination in pressing home his attacks.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

BENTINCK, GEORGE HENRY WO2(AG) R137457. From Galvestone, Texas, U.S.A. Killed in Action Feb 25/44 age 21. #97 Squadron (Achieve Your Aim), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft #ND 497 lost during a raid against Schweinfurt, Germany. Six members of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner Bentinck is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

BENTLEY, DOUGLAS GEORGE F/O(N) J22576. From Westmount, Quebec. Killed in Action May 12/44 age 22. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Target – Boulogne-Sur-Mer, France. Please see Thomson J.S. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Bentley is buried in the Calais Canadian War Cemetery, Leubringen, Pas de Calais, France.

BENTLEY, FREDERICK EARL P/O(AG) J93334//R182035. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 11/45 age 27. #279 Squadron. Warwick aircraft #HG 209 failed to return from operations. Seven of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Bentley has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BENTLEY, LLOYD SINCLAIR SGT(FE) R213088. From South Maitland, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Apr 3/45 age 34. #162 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron (Sectabimur Usque Per lma). Canso aircraft missing. Please see Solmundson O.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Flight Engineer Bentley has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BENTLEY, LOGAN CARMAN SGT(WAG) R65349. From Amherst, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Oct 26/41 age 21. #57 Squadron (Corpus Non Animum Muto). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Wade F.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bentley is buried in the Fourfelt Cemetery, Esbjerg, Jutland, Denmark.

BENTLEY, THOMAS LLOYD WO2(AG) R70608. From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Apr 27/43 age 23. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Duisburg, Germany. Please see Sleeth S. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner Bentley is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BENTLEY, WILLIAM JOHN F/O(P) J18928//R127820. From Willowdale, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 12/44 age 24. #443 Hornet Squadron (Our Sting Is Death). F/O Bentley was killed when his Spitfire aircraft #ML 303 crashed and burned five miles north of Bernay, France. Flying Officer Pilot Bentley is buried in the Franco- British War Cemetery, St. Valery-en-Caux, near Dieppe, France.

BENTON, JOHN HUDSON F/O(N) J9761. From Victoria, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jul 11/43 age 29. #540 Squadron. Mosquito aircraft crashed two miles south of Montrose, Scotland. The RAF navigator, F/O W.M. Fergusson, was also killed. There were two #540 Sqdn. aircraft lost on this date, no other Canadians were killed. Flying Officer Navigator Benton is buried in the Leuchars Cemetery, Fifeshire, Scotland.

BENTZ, WILBUR BOYD P/O(P) J87378//R146087. From Medicine Hat, Alberta. Killed in Action May 13/44 age 21. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – Louvain, France. Please see Summerhayes J.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Bentz has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BENVILLE, LAWRENCE JOHN F/O(AG) J40216//R233276. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jan 5/45 age 21. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Hanover, Germany. Please see Scheelar A.F. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Air Gunner Benville is buried in the Sage War Cemetery, Oldenburg, Land Neidersachsen, Germany.

BENZIE, JOHN P/O(P) 42185 – Royal Air Force. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Sep 7/40 age 25. #242 Squadron (Toujours Pret). Hurricane aircraft was shot down over London during the Battle of Britain. This was the enemy’s first large attack on London, England. P/O Benzie’s family inquired about the how, when, and where of his death and the RAF replied, “There is no record of a Canadian, P/O J. Benzie, as serving in the RAF.” His body was found in the Thames River in 1976. Pilot Officer Pilot Benzie had no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BERANEK, STAN JOE P/O(P) J7321.. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jun 19/42 age 23. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Hampden aircraft lost during a trip over enemy-held territory. Pilot Officer Pilot Beranek is buried in the Bayeux War Cemetery, France.

BERCUSON, BERNARD P/O(WAG) J88065. From Regina, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Aug 17/44 age 28. #433 Porcupine Squadron (Qui S’y Frotte S’y Pique). Target – Kiel, Germany. Please see Savard J.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bercuson is buried in the Magleby Churchyard, Langeland Island, Denmark.

BERESFORD, GEORGE JAMES WO2(WAG) R77334. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Feb 19/43 age 21. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum). Wellington aircraft #OF 637 lost during operations over enemy territory. Four others of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Beresford is buried in the Kiel War Cemetery, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

BERESFORD, JOHN STEWART F/O(N) J24909. From Richmond Hill, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 9/44 age 21. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Halifax aircraft lost. Please see Ringer, Jack for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Beresford is buried in the Calais Canadian War Cemetery, Leubringen, Pas de Calais, France.

BERG, CARL MARTIN WO2(N) R121885. From Lougheed, Alberta. Killed in Action Nov 8/43 age 23. #226 Squadron (Non Sibi Sed Patriae). Mitchell aircraft lost. Please see Cowieson J.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Navigator Berg is buried in the Calais Canadian War Cemetery, Leubringen, Pas de Calais, France.

BERG, GEORGE THEODORE F/L(BA) J16782. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Oct 3/43 age 21. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Kassel, Germany. Please see F/O H.W. German A.F.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Bomb Aimer Berg is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

BERG, GILBERT LOUIS OSCAR F/O(BA) J37182. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Nov 15/44 age 27. #1664 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft in mid-air collision. Please see Pridham E.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Berg is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

BERGEN, OLIVER EUGENE DEBS LAC R198657 – aero engine mechanic. From Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Killed in Action Sep 24/44 age 20. #1 PDC. Dakota aircraft lost. Please see LAC L.1. Beach for casualty list and flight detail. Leading AirCraftman Bergen is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

BERGER, NATHAN LOUIS WO1(WAG) R117662. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Jun 6/44 age 22. #233 Squadron (YmIaen). Dakota aircraft #KG 429 lost while dropping paratroops over France on D-Day.  Warrant Officer Class I Wireless Operator Air Gunner Berger is buried in the Ranville War Cemetery, Calvados, France. Addendum: – add to the crew list WO. A.T. Downing (RAF) and WO. M.M. McCannell (RAF). Detail provided by Joel Huard, Serquigny, France.

BERGERON, JOHN ALBERT P/O(AG) J87384. From Pouce Coupe, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jun 13/44 age 19. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Cambrai, France. Please see Todd E.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Bergeron is buried in Canada Cemetery, Tilloy-les-Cambrai, Nord, France.

BERGES, CLAUDE GERALD P/O(N) J95209//R225149. From Quebec City, Quebec. Killed in Action Feb 9/45 age 25. #404 Buffalo Squadron (Ready To Fight). Five Beaufighter aircraft lost, please see Myrick P. for casualty list and flight detail. P/O Berges had transferred from the Army to the RCAF. Pilot Officer Navigator Berges is buried in the Rossebo Churchyard, Haugesund, Norway.

BERGIN, JAMES MICHAEL LAC R118541. From Fergus, Ontario. Died Nov 9/44 age 23. #1659 Heavy Conversion Unit. Leading AirCraftman Bergin is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BERGLAND, NORVAL P/O(BA) J87767//R157006. From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Feb 25/44 age 22. #44 Rhodesia Squadron (Fulmina Regis lusta). Lancaster aircraft lost over enemy- held territory. Five RAF crew members, Sgts V. Bennett, G.P. Nicolson, G.A. Weddle, FSs G.R.S. Halliday, and G.T. Haynes were also killed. One of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Bergland is buried in the War Cemetery at Choloy, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France.

BERGLUND, JOHN ROGER AC2 R182765 – air frame mechanic. From Wilson Lake, Saskatchewan. Killed Dec 14/42 age 25. AC2 Berglund was killed in an aircraft crash at Claresholm, Alberta. AirCraftman Second Class Berglund is buried in the Biggar Cemetery at Biggar, Saskatchewan.

BERGOUIST, BERTEL WILFRED P/O(AG) J87476. From Cadillac, Quebec. Killed in Action Feb 25/44 age 22. #514 Squadron (Nil Obstare Potest). Lancaster aircraft #DS 785 lost during a trip over enemy territory. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing presumed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Bergouist is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

BERGQUIST, EDWIN ROBERT FS(OB) R95456. From MacGregor, Manitoba. Killed in Action Oct 13/42 age 20. #83 Squadron (Strike To Defend), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft missing. Please see Hedley W.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Observer Bergquist has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BERGSTEN, CARL ALEXIS FS(P) R74011. From Far Hills, New Jersey, U.S.A. Killed Oct 25/41 ‘age 28. #44 Group. FS Bergsten, Sgts L.G. Rowe and D.G. Anderson were killed when Wellington aircraft #X 9989 crashed at Aldworth, Berkshire. Flight Sergeant Pilot Bergsten is buried in the Harwell Cemetery, Berkshire, England.

BERKELEY, NICHOLAS GEORGE F/O(P) 182161 – Royal Air Force. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Aug 30/44 age 21. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), Witchford, England. Lancaster aircraft #PB 131 missing during an attack against Stettin, Germany. P/O R.K. Jack, Sgts D.C.E. Aspinell (RAF), J.K. Sim (RAF), J.F.M. Webber (RAF), R.R. Wood (RAF), and H.A.N. Yule (RAF) were also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Berkeley is buried in the Old Garrison Cemetery at Poznan, Poland.

BERKEY, EDWARD ROY SGT(OB) R57931. From Herbert, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jul 9/41 age 21. #144 Squadron (Who Shall Stop Us). Hampden aircraft #AD 927 missing during a sortie over enemy-held territory. Sgt T.H. Marquiss (RAF) was also killed. Two of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Observer Berkey is buried in the Churchyard at Dilsen, Limbourg, Belgium.

BERKEY, GEORGE ROBERT P/O(FE) C85532. From New Westminster, British Columbia. Killed in Action Apr 23/44 age 22. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Laon, France. Please see Saltzberry R.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Flight Engineer Berkey is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Conde-sur-Aisne, Aisne, France.

BERLINQUETTE, JOSEPH JEAN PAUL OS1AS SGT(N) R219122. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Dec 5/44 age 20. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Savard J.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Navigator Berlinquette is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

BERMINGHAM, DANIEL CHARLES F/O(N) J29410. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Oct 16/44 age 22. #207 Squadron (Semper Paratus). Lancaster aircraft missing. Please see Wilson E.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Bermingham has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BERNARD, DAVID SGT(AG) R151425. From Sudbury, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 20/43 age 20. #166 Squadron (Tenacity). Lancaster aircraft #R 5552 lost during a sortie over enemy-held territory. Sgts L.A. Henson (RAF), E.C. Toms (RAF), FSs K.B. ReneIt (RAF), J.W. Thompson (RAF), FS J.F. Moore (RAAF), and FS A.B. Sheddan (RNZAF) were also killed. Sergeant Air Gunner Bernard is buried in the Protestant Cemetery at Middleharnis, South Holland, Holland.

BERNASKI, LADIMER JACOB F/O(N) J29331//R167788. From Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jul 1/44 age 21. #626 Squadron (To Strike And Not To Yield). Target – Vierzon Junction, France. Please see Smith J.O. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Bemaski has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BERNDT, EVAN JAMES FS(AG) R182015. From Cochrane, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 26/43 age 21. #76 Squadron (Resolute). Halifax aircraft #LK 946 lost during a trip over enemy territory. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Berndt is buried in the South Cemetery at Cologne, Germany.

BERNETT, NEVILLE F/O(WAG) J9739. From Bounty, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Mar 4/43 age 21. #172 Squadron. Wellington aircraft missing. Please see Smith, C. Harold for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bemett has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BERNHARDT, DOUGLAS PAUL FS(AG) R183965. From Collingwood, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 1/44 age 19. #622 Squadron (Bellamus Noctu). Lancaster aircraft #LL 782 missing whilst engaged in operations over enemy-held territory. WO S. Norris (RAF) was also killed. Five others of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Bernhardt is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Poigny-la-Foret, Seine-et-Oise, France.

BERNHART, PIERRE NICHOLAS P/O(P) J26260. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Mar 4/45 age 24. #56 Operational Training Unit (Prelude To Proficiency). P/O Bernhart lost his life in a flying accident in Tempest aircraft #EJ 924. Pilot Officer Pilot Bernhardt is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BERNICK, LLOYD ADOLPH WO2(BA) R62500. From Hawarden, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Feb 26/43 age 21. #9 Squadron (Per Noctern Volannus). Lancaster aircraft lost. Please see Hunter D.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Bernick has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BERNIER, JOE STAN E.M. P/O(P) J15774. From St. David, Quebec. Killed in Action Sep 3/42 age 21. #260 Squadron (Celer Et Fortis). FS Jim (Stocky) Edwards, later W/C. Edwards, was leading part of the Squadron of Kittyhawk aircraft when they were jumped by eight ME- 109 German fighter aircraft. Two of the top German fighter aces, Hans Marseille and Hans Slohlschmidt, were in this group and Marseille was responsible for P/O Bernier’s death by shooting down Bernier’s Kittyhawk aircraft #FL 226 during a fierce dog fight. Marseille was credited with destroying 158 Allied aircraft. Pilot Officer Pilot Bernier is buried in the El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt.

BERNIER, JOSEPH WILFRED LAURIER FERNANDO F/O(N) J29412 D.F.C. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Dec 18/44 age 29. #425 Alouette Squadron (Je Te Plumerai). Target – Duisburg, Germany. Halifax aircraft #MZ 538 took off for the target then crashed and blew up at Alne Village, Yorkshire, England. F/O J.R. Desmarais D.F.C., P/Os J.R. Labrecque, J.E. Dubois, R.C. Gauthier, FSs J.R. Paradis, J.R. Lariviere, and P/O J. Blackburn (RAF) were also killed. Flying Officer Navigator Bernier is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BERNSTEIN, PAUL CLEVLAND FS(WAG) R96113. From Bloomingburg, New York, U.S.A. Killed Jan 5/43 age 21. #1 General Reconnaissance School, Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Anson aircraft #AX 426 crashed during a navigational exercise. Three RAF airmen, Sgts E.H. Johnson, A.R. King, and W.F. Thompson were also killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bernstein has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

BERNYK, MICHAEL F/O(N) J38740. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 31/44 age 21. #166 Squadron (Tenacity). BROTHER to Victor Hector Bernyk. Target – Osterfeld, Germany. Please see Sherry J.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Bemyk is buried in the Nederweert War Cemetery, Limburg, Holland.

BERNYK, VICTOR HECTOR P/O(P) J86027. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 25/44 age 21. #626 Squadron (To Strike And Not To Yield). BROTHER to Michael Bernyk. Please see Korbyl P.F. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot-Officer Pilot Bernyk is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

BERRIGAN, LEONARD THOMAS F/L(AG) J16898 D.F.C. From Clyde River, Prince Edward Island. Killed in Action May 25/44 age 22, #7 Squadron (Per Diem Per Noctum), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft #ND 581 was shot down during operations against Berlin, Germany. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Lieutenant Air Gunner Berrigan has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England. Distinguished Flying Cross – No.7 Squadron (deceased) – Award effective 24 May 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1444/44 dated 7 July 1944. Home in Dunedin, Prince Edward Island; enlisted Charlottetown, 25 October 1940. Trained at No.6 BGS (graduated 29 September 1941). No citation other than “completed…many successful operations against the enemy in which (he has) displayed high skill, fortitude and devotion to duty.” Killed in Action 24/25 March 1944 (Lancaster ND581); name on Runnymede Memorial. Award presented to next-of-kin, 1 December 1948. Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

BERRY, CLINTON BLACKWELL Radio Officer. From Cobden, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 17/43 age 22. RAF Ferry Command. Liberator aircraft missing. Please see Zoephel P.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Radio Officer Berry has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

BERRY, DOUGLAS ELLIOTT F/L(P) J23034 A.F.C. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 2/45 age 24. #428 Ghost Squadron (Usque Ad Finem). Lancaster aircraft #KB 792 exploded in mid-air at night over the target Wiesbaden, Germany. F/O C. Watford, P/Os K.M. Hammond, F.E. Hogan, and J.C. Harris M.i.D. (RAF) were also killed. One Canadian, P/O C.M. Roche, was taken Prisoner of War. One other member of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Berry is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany. Addendum: – Air Force Cross – No.2 SFTS – Award effective 28 May 1943 as per Canada Gazette of that date and AFRO 1459/43 dated 30 July 1943. Born in Ottawa, 1920. Enlisted in Ottawa, 22 October 1940. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 27 January 1941), No.2 EFTS (graduated 8 April 1941), No.7 SPTS (graduated 22 June 1941) and No. 1 ANS (graduated 12 September 1941). Killed in action with No.428 Squadron, 2 February 1945 (Lancaster KB792); buried in Germany. The citation reads – “Warrant Officer Berry has been instructing in the Navigation Section at this school for the past eighteen months. During this time he has put in 1,129 hours instructional flying, bringing his total to 1,480 hours. His flying discipline has always been of the highest standard and he has been an outstanding example to his students. On many occasions, under adverse weather conditions, he has displayed tenacity of purpose in completing the exercise and returning to base safely, thereby imbuing his pupils with the required spirit for service flying.”

BERRY, JOHN LA POINT P/O(AG) J90142//R196449. From Roland, Manitoba. Killed in Action Mar 31/44 age 21. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigamus). Target – Nuremberg, Germany. Please see Paquin F.F. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Berry is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

BERRY, KEITH GREGORY F/O(P) J27495. From Cloverdale, British Columbia. Killed Jan 11/44 age 31. #17 Operational Training Unit (Forged To Fight). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Ward E.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Berry is buried in the Botley Cemetery, North Hinksey, Berkshire, England.

BERRY, LLOYD JOSEPH F/O(P) J25130. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 15/45 age 22. #418 City of Edmonton Squadron. Mosquito aircraft #RS 571 lost. Flying Officer Pilot Berry is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

BERRY, WALLACE LLEWELLYN SGT(AG) R59127. From Virden, Manitoba. Killed in Action Aug 15/41 age 25. #35 Squadron (Uno Animo Agimus). Halifax aircraft #L 9500 was lost during a trip over enemy-held territory. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Air Gunner Berry is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BERRY, WALTER FS 349180 – Royal Air Force. From Medicine Hat, Alberta. Died Feb 18/44 age 43. Flight Sergeant Berry is buried in the Hillside Cemetery at Medicine Hat, Alberta.

BERRYMAN, JOHN THEODORE F/O(P) 33506 – Royal Air Force. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action May 7/40 age 20. #22 Squadron (Preux Et Audacieux). Vildebeest aircraft lost. Flying Officer Pilot Berryman is buried in the St. Andrew Churchyard, Cranwell, Cranwell and Byard’s Leap, Lincolnshire, England.

BERRYMAN, STUART FS(BA) R186388. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed Apr 30/45 age 23. #428 Ghost Squadron (For Freedom). Lancaster aircraft crashed. Please see Lawley T.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Berryman is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

BERTELSEN, FREDERICK CASTELL F/L(P) J9077. From Salmonhurst, Victoria County, New Brunswick. Killed in Action May 4/44 age 22. #582 Squadron (Pre Volamus Designantes), Pathinder Force. Target – Montdidier, France. Please see Schwerdfeger G. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Bertelsen is buried in the French National Cemetery, Montdidier, Somme, France.

BERTHIAUME, JOSEPH FRANCOIS EXAVIER GILLES P/O(P) J17079. From Hawkesbury, Ontario. Killed in Action May 26/43 age 21. #7 Squadron (Per Diem Per Noctum), Pathfinder Force. Stirling aircraft lost. Please see Hills W.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Berthiaume is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

BERTOIA, CIRO P/O(AG) J88697. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 22/44 age 20. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Halifax aircraft lost. Please see Laird D.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Bertoia is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

BERTRAM, RICHARD EDGAR FS(P) R75831. From Grimsby, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 11/42. #25 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Eggleton C.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Bertram is buried in the Canadian War Cemetery, Adegem, East Flanders, Belgium.

BERTRAN, ROSS HERBERT S/L(P) J6396 D.F.C. From Chippawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 2/43 age 25. #221 Squadron (From Sea To Sea). Wellington aircraft #HX 398 failed to return from a trip. F/L F.C. Anderson, FS M.E. Barker (RAF), Sgts W.G. Creed (RAF), N. Jones (RAF), F/O A.F.J. Duncan (RAF), and P/O H. Rowson(RAF) were also killed. Squadron Leader Pilot Bertran has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.  Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Cross -No.38 Squadron – Award effective 4 January 1943 as per London Gazette dated 8 January 1943 and AFRO 232143 dated 12 February 1943. Born Stevensville, Ontario, 1917; home there; enlisted Hamilton, 14 October 1940. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 16 March 1 941 ), No.1 EFTS (graduated 4 May 1941) and No.4 SFTS (graduated 27 July 1941). Commissioned July 1941. Award presented, citation reads 7 “In October 1942, this officer was the pilot of a formation of aircraft detailed to make a daylight attack on an enemy ship in Tobruk Harbour. Displaying great skill and determination, he made a successful attack scoring at least one hit on the target. His determined attack contributed much to the combined effort of the Operation which achieved the destruction of the vessel. Flying Officer Bertran displayed high courage and devotion to duty.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

BERTRAND, JOSEPH GUY FS(P) R90985. From L’Original, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 9/42 age 21. #130 Panther Squadron. Two Harvard aircraft crashed. Please see Vallee C.J. for flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Bertrand is buried in the Cassburn Cemetery, L’Original, Ontario.

BERTRAND, JOSEPH HERVE THEODORE ROBERT. P/O(P) J87075. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Mar 2/44 age 19. #425 Alouette Squadron (Je Te Plumerai), RCAF Station, Tholthorpe, Yorkshire. Halifax aircraft lost. Please see Trude’ R.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Bertrand is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BERUBE, JOSEPH JEAN BAPTISTE LAC R126725. From Mont Joli, Quebec. Died Aug 4/42 age 28. Death by accidental drowning. Leading AirCraftrnan Berube is buried in the Mont Joli Cemetery, Mont Joli, Quebec.

BERUBE, JOSEPH JEAN THOMAS LAC R125771. From Riviere du Loup, Quebec. Died Feb 7/43 age 22. Leading AirCraftman Berube is buried in the Gander Cemetery, Gander, Newfoundland.

BERVEN, BRUCE MARTIN WO1(P) R106299 D.F.M. From Qu’appelle, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Sep 17/43 age 25. #40 Squadron (Hostem A Coelo Expellere). Wellington aircraft #HF 534 was seen to burst into flames and then crash four miles off the coast near Cervetori. WOs H.A. Pennell, P.E. Nichols, FSs J. Hawkyard (RAF), and W.G. Webster (RAF) were also killed. Warrant Officer Class I Pilot Berven has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta. Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Medal No.40 Squadron – Award effective 20 April 1943 as per London Gazette dated 1 October 1943 and AFRO 2322/43 dated 12 November 1943. Born 1918; home in Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan (mechanic); enlisted in Flin Flon, Manitoba, 28 June 1941. Trained at No.4 ITS (graduated 11 September 1941), No.6 EFTS (graduated 8 November 1941) and No.11 SFTS (graduated 27 February 1942). Killed in action with No.40 Squadron, 17 September 1943 (Wellington HF534); name on Malta Memorial. Award presented to next-of-kin, 12 December 1944. NOTE: Although the award is effective 20 April 1943, the citation refers to events of July 19431 The citation reads – “This airman has completed twenty-seven sorties and is a most determined and skilful captain of aircraft. He has taken part in attacks against targets in Tunisia, Pantelleria, Sicily and Italy. On the night of the invasion of Sicily he delivered an accurate low level attack on the seaplane base at Syracuse.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

BESLEY, GORDON WILMER F/O(P) J29732. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 13/44 age 21. #162 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron (Sectabimur Usque Per lma). Canso aircraft missing. Please see F/O L. Sherman D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Besley has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BESSE, CLAUDE ANDREW FS(AG) R167515. From Chilliwack, British Columbia. Killed in Action Dec 16/43 age 26. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see F/L W.J. Maitland D.F.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Besse has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BESSENT, HENRY ROBERTS SGT(AG) R198740. From Grande Prairie, Alberta. Killed in Action Dec 17/43 age 18. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducirnus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Saunders H.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Bessent is buried in the City Cemetery, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.

BESSETTE, BERTIE JOSEPH AUGUST FS(AG) R94993. From Wawota, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Apr 16/43 age 21. #15 Squadron (Aim Sure). Stirling aircraft lost. Please see Piche K.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Bessette is buried in the Communal Cemetery Extension, St. Ernie, Aisne, France.

BESSETTE, GORDON MACMILLAN FS(P) R151914. From Longueuil, Quebec. Killed in Action Feb 26/44 age 20. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum) Target – Augsburg, Germany. Please see Patterson E.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Bessefte is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

BESSO, WALTER EDWARD F/O(P) 55633 – Royal Air Force. From Holyrood, Newfoundland. Killed in Action Jun 25/45 age 32. #608 Squadron (Omnibus Ungulis). Hudson aircraft failed to return from operations. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Pilot Besso has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Singapore War Memorial, Malaya.

BEST, ALEC PATRICK FS(P) 937721 – Royal Air Force. From Killam, Alberta. Killed in Action Jun 30/41 age 30. #608 Squadron (Omnibus Ungulis). Hudson aircraft failed to return from operations. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Pilot Best has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Engfield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEST, ALEXANDER GORDON P/O(AG) J95559//R265267. From Peterborough, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 1/44 age 19. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Exclesis Vincimus). Target – Oberhausen, Germany. Please see Murphy R.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Best is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BEST, HAROLD FRANCIS S. F/O(N) J29515. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 21/44 age 22. #90 Squadron (Celer). Lancaster aircraft #LM 183 lost whilst engaged in operations over-enemy held territory. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Navigator Best is buried in the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

BEST, JOHN DOUGLAS F/L(P) J11043. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed Jul 11144. #1666 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Simmons R.F. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Best is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BEST, ROBERT AUGUSTA FS(AG) R221087. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 9/44 age 20. #138 Squadron (For Freedom). Stirling aircraft missing. Please see Nelson L.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Best has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEST, THOMAS P/O(P) J7030. From Woodstock, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 2/42 age 23. #214 Federated Malay States Squadron (Ultor In Umbris). Wellington aircraft #Z 8805 lost during operations over Germany. Five of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Best is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

BESTICK, FRANK FREDERICK SGT(N) 580598 – Royal Air Force. From Selkirk, Manitoba. Killed in Action Apr 12/40 age 21. #38 -Squadron (Ante Lucem). Wellington aircraft failed to return from operations. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Navigator Bestick has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BESWICK, HERBERT RUSSELL F/O(WAG) J12047. From Three Rivers, Quebec. Killed Nov 24/43 age 21. #23 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Budd R.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Beswick has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Engiefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BETTIN, WENDELIN BERNARD SGT(WAG) R139648. From Watson, Saskatchewan. Killed Aug 28/43 age 27. #11 RS. Sgt Bettin was killed when Botha aircraft #L 6202 was in a flying accident. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Benin is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

BETTRIDGE, OLIVER AUGUSTUS FS(AG) R161867. From Cornwall, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 11/43 age 21. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), Little Snoring, England. Target – Nuremberg, Germany. Lancaster aircraft #DS 665 crashed at East Hill Farm, Boughton, Monchelsea, Kent, England. Six of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Bettridge is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

BETTS, BRUCE GEORGE P/O(BA) J89377//R156932. From Lindsay, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 29/44 age 25. #425 Alouette Squadron (Je Te Plumerai). Target – Hamburg, Germany. Please see P/O G.R. Vincent D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Betts has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnyrpede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BETTS, DONALD WO2(WAG) R90407. From Stratford, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 1/43 age 21. #44 Rhodesia Squadron (Fulmina Regis lusta). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see More E.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Betts was buried in the foreign section of the District Cemetery at Schonebeck, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

BETTS, NORMAN GARNET FS(N) R134551. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Aug 23/43 age 27. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Leverkusen, Germany. Please see WO W.H. Ledford D.F.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Navigator Betts is buried in the War Cemetery, Heverlee, Brabant, Belgium.

BEVAN, DOUGLAS OLIVER FS(N) R113156. From Calgary, Alberta. Killed in Action Dec 25/42 age 29. Royal Air Force Ferry Command. Catalina aircraft #FP 266 was lost on delivery flight to the United Kingdom. Sgts G. Craven (RAF), R. Harding (RAF), R. Thompson (RAF), and two civilians, Capt. B.H. Pierce, and J. Hamilton were also killed. Flight Sergeant Navigator Bevan has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

BEVERIDGE, JAMES RALPH F/O(P) J26756. From London, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 31/44 age 26. #433 Porcupine Squadron (Qui S’y Frotte S’y Pique). Target – Ile de Cezembre, France. Please see Harman F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Beveridge has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BEVERIDGE, MASSEY WILLIAMSON W/C(P) J15070 D.F.C. From Westmount, Quebec. Killed in Action Sep 20/44 age 28. #409 Nighthawk Squadron (Media Nox Meridies Noster). Mosquito night fighter aircraft #MM 286 lost during operations. W/C. Beveridge was shot down on August 7, 1944 and F/L J.W. Peacock was killed. The aircraft crashed 10 miles east Bayeux, France. Beveridge made it back to England, went back on ops and was killed. Wing Commander Pilot Beveridge is buried in the Churchyard at Flavacourt, Oise, France. Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Cross – No.418 Squadron – Award effective 26 October 1943 as per London Gazette dated 9 November 1943 and AFRO 358/44 dated 18 February 1944. Born 1916 in Dryden, Ontario; home in Montreal (Westmount); enlisted Montreal, 14 August 1940. Trained at No.2 ITS (graduated 23 October 1940), No.13 EFTS (graduated 20 December 1940) and No.8 SFTS (graduated 3 April 1941). Commissioned 1941. To No.1459 Flight, 28 December 1941; to No.1422 Flight, 2 January 1942; to No..538 Squadron, 2 October 1942; to No.51 OTU, 9 February 1943; to No.418 Squadron, 5 April 1943. Killed in flying accident, 20 September 1944 (search for missing aircraft, No.409 Squadron, in foggy weather). Award presented to next-of-kin, 27 June 1945. Portrait painted by Edwin Holgate, Cited with Sergeant Barnard Oswald Richard Bays (RAF) who received DFM. The citation reads “As pilot and observer respectively, Squadron Leader Beveridge and Sergeant Bays have undertaken many successful sorties against the enemy airfields. During a recent operation they shot down two enemy aircraft, one of them after a long pursuit. Their skill and tenacity were highly commendable. Squadron Leader Beveridge is a most efficient flight commander who has set a fine example of devotion to duty, while Sergeant Bays has proved himself to be a most valuable member of aircraft crew.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

BEVERLEY, GEORGE SGT(AG) R116049. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed Feb 26/43 age 26. #113 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Hudson aircraft crashed. Please see Bond J.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Beverley is buried in the Elmwood Cemetery at Winnipeg, Manitoba.

BEWLEY, DONALD GLENN FS(FE) R61655. From Winnipegosis, Manitoba. Killed in Action Dec 19/44 age 20. #162 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron (Sectabimur Usque Per lma). Canso aircraft crashed. Please see Pettigrew T.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Flight Engineer Bewley is buried in the Fossvogur Cemetery, Reykjavik, Iceland.

BEYAK, ALEXANDER EDWARD F/O(N) J14791. From Winnipegosis, Manitoba. Killed in Action Oct 22/43 age 20. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Target – Kassel, Germany. Please see Smith C.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Beyak is buried in the Schoonselhof Cemetery, Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium.

BEZANSON, RALPH STANLEY CPL R65370. From Riverport, Nova Scotia. Died Mar 29/43 age 22. Corporal Bezanson is buried in Fort Massey Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

BIBEAU, JOSEPH WILLIE YVON WO2(P) R135134. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action May 20/44 age 21. #5 Squadron (Frangas Non Flectas). Hurricane aircraft #LD 388 lost during operations over Burma. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot Bibeau has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Singapore War Memorial, Malaya.

BICKERTON, GEORGE STANLEY FS(P) R84501. From Upper Sackville, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Sep 14/42 age 24. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft missing. Please see King D.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Bickerton is buried in the Oud Leusden Cemetery, Amersfoort, Utrecht, Holland.

BICKERTON, JOSEPH ROY P/O(P) J22009. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 1/43 age 19. #58 Squadron (Alis Nocturnis). Halifax aircraft missing. Please see Thain J.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Bickerton has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BICKFORD, PETER WILLIAM F/L(P) J25920. From Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Killed in Action Sep 17/44 age 22. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements) Witchford, England. Target – Moerdijk, Holland. Please see Scanlan W.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Bickford is buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Strijen, South Holland, Holland.

BICKNELL, JAMES WO1(WAG) R115272. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 5/44 age 21. #31 Squadron (In Caelum Indicum Primus). Dakota aircraft #FZ 585 lost during a supply drop to the British 14th Army. WO J. Manning was also killed. Warrant Officer Class I Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bicknell has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Singapore War Memorial, Malaya.

BIDDELL, WILLIAM HUGH W/C(P) 37376 D.F.C., O.B.E. – Royal Air Force. From Westmount, Quebec. Killed in Action Mar 27/45 age 30. Transport Squadron. WIC. Biddell lost his life on a flight from Canada to the United Kingdom. Wing Commander Pilot Biddell has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BIDDLECOMBE, CONRAD PETER VIVIAN FS(P) R164649. From New York City, New York, U.S.A.. Killed in Action Jun 19/44 age 22. #226 Squadron (Non Sibi Sad Patriae). Mitchell aircraft lost. Please see Ulens R.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Biddlecombe is buried in the Fort George Military Cemetery, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, England.

BIDEN, BYRON STANLEY P/O(WAG) J15780//R61796. From Sintaluta, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Aug 28/42 age 27. #142 Squadron (Determination). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Johnson M.F. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Biden is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BIDWELL, DONALD DAVID F/O(BA) J35094. From Wells River, Vermont, U.S.A. Killed May 16/44 age 20. #26 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Tilton A.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Bidwell is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

BIEBER, WILBERT JACOB F/O(P) J21271//R124071. From Rosetown, Saskatchewan. Killed Aug 7/43 age 22. #4 Wireless School, Guelph, Ontario. Yale aircraft crashed. Please see Wagner F.A. casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Bieber is buried in the Miniota Cemetery at Miniota, Manitoba.

BIEHL, WILLIAM MCKAY SGT(WAG) 622666 – Royal Air Force. From Morden, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jun 13/44 age 26. #78 Squadron (Nemo Non Paratus). Target – Amiens, France. Please see Lancaster G.K. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Biehl is buried in the Churchyard at Poix-de-la Somme, Somme, France.

BIELBY, KEITH THOMAS P/O(AG) J89968//R218328. From Rapid View, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Aug 17/44 age 19. #158 Squadron (Strength In Unity). Target – Kiel. Germany. Please see Rosen W.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Bielby is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BIENVENUE, JEAN BERNARD HERBERT SGT(P) R159972. From Granby, Quebec. Killed Feb 16/44 age 24. #4 Radio School. Sgt Beinvenue was killed when Proctor aircraft #HM 401 was involved in a flying accident. Sergeant Pilot Bienvenue is buried in the Haycombe Cemetery, Bath, Englishcombe, Somerset, England.

BIER, DONALD SUTHERLAND F/O(WAG) J8100. From Woodstock, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 27/43 age 26. #407 Demon Squadron (To Hold On High). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Vye B.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bier has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BIERS, ROBERT LLOYD P/O(BA) J86395. From Cochrane, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 20/44 age 19. #9 Squadron (Per Noctem Volamus). Lancaster aircraft #W 5010 lost during a trip over enemy territory. Six of the crew members, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Biers is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Chalottenburg, Germany.

BIGGERSTAFF, RICHARD ALAN P/O(AG) J954251/R258756. From Brandon, Manitoba. Killed in Action Mar 5/45 age 18. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – Chemnitz, Germany. Please see Way W.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Biggerstaff is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

BIGGS, DOUGLAS GORDON F/O(P) J21243. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 7/44 age 23. #53 Squadron. Liberator #BZ 778 aircraft failed to return from an anti-sub patrol. Flying Officer Pilot Biggs has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BIGGS, JAMES WILLIAM FS(OB) R100154. From Fort William, Ontario. Killed Sep 6/42 age 19. #20 Operational Training Unit (Train To Triumph). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Wright F.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Observer Biggs has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BIGGS, PERCIVAL FREDERICK P/O(P) J21175. From Wingham, Ontario. Killed Dec 16/42 age 22. #32 Operational Training Unit, Patricia Bay, British Columbia. Anson aircraft crashed. Please see Harris W.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Biggs is buried in the Wingham Cemetery at Wingham, Ontario.

BIGHAM, JOHN ROBERT P/O(WAG) J89075//R141032. From Brampton, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 22/44 age 21. #407 Demon Squadron (To Hold On High). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Sibbald J. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bigham has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, England.

BIGORAY, WILLIAM WALTER P/O(WAG) J89731 D.F.M. From Redwater, Alberta. Killed in Action Apr 28/44 age 24. #7 Squadron (Per Diem Per Noctum), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft #JB 676 was badly damaged during the operation killing P/O Bigoray. On December 3, 1942, P/O Bigoray was flying Wellington aircraft #DV 819 for #192 Squadron on a special trip to act as a decoy and to determine the radio frequency the German JU-88 night fighter aircraft were using. The operation was successful but Bigoray was wounded and paralyzed from the waist down, he was put into a parachute and pushed out of the aircraft. P/O Bigoray landed on the roof of a church in Deal, Kent, England, recovered and was assigned to another squadron. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bigoray is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany. Addendum: – Distinguished Flying Medal – No 1474 Flight, RAF – Award effective 29 December 1942 as per London Gazette dated 12 January 1943 and AFRO 232.43 dated 12 February 1943. Born 1918 in Redwater, Alberta; home there (labourer); enlisted Edmonton, 15 March 1941. Trained at No.2 WS (graduated 8 November 1941) and No.8 BGS (graduated 9 December 1941). Cited with P/O E.A. Fulton (RCAF), DFC. Award presented 13 April 1941 The citation reads – “Pilot Officers Jordham and Paulton and Flight Sergeant Bigoray have displayed great gallantry, fortitude and devotion to duty in exceptionally hazardous circumstances.” Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

BIJUR, ROBERT DUFF SGT(AG) R104923. From Allenhurst, New Jersey, U.S.A. Killed Aug 9/42 age 20. #15 Operational Training Unit. The crew of a Wellington aircraft were on a cross country-exercise and when the aircraft landed, Sgt Bijur, the rear gunner, was missing. Sergeant Air Gunner Bijur has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BILBE, JOHN F/O(BA) J28683. From Fort William, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 13/44 age 33. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Target – Brunswick, Germany. Please see F/L P.H. Cronyn D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Bilbe has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BILKEY, JAMES DALTON LAC R56212. From Westmount, Quebec. Killed Dec 14/40 age 24. #6 Service Flying Training School, Dunnville, Ontario. LAC Bilkey was killed in a flying accident involving Yale aircraft #3351. Leading AirCraftman Bilkey is buried in St. James Cemetery, Hudson Heights, Quebec.

BILL, VICTOR EDWARD F/O(P) J6683. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed Sep 4/43 age 22. #10 North Atlantic Squadron, Gander, Newfoundland. Liberator aircraft crashed. Please see MacKenzie J.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Bill has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

BILLING, JAMES WILLIAM FS(WAG) R110092. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed Mar2/43 age 22. #487 New Zealand Squadron (Ki Te Mutunga). Ventura aircraft crashed. Please see McCormick J.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Billing is buried in the St. Nicholas Churchyard, Feltwell, Norfolk, England.

BILLING, RALPH WESLEY FS(WAG) R117706. From Sherbrooke, Quebec. Killed in Action Jun 5/43 age 19. #608 Squadron (Omnibus Ungulis). Hudson aircraft #AM 735 failed to return from operations. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Billing has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

BILLING, WILLIAM HENRY P/O(P) J88630. From Essex, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 31/44 age 22. #272 Squadron. Beaufighter aircraft #NV 907 lost. Pilot Officer Pilot Billing is buried in the Milan War Cemetery, Milan, Italy.

BILLINGS, ROBERT. ARNOLD P/O(N) J86945//R115067. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 28/43 age 25. #14 Squadron (I Spread My Wings And Keep My Promise). Marauder aircraft missing. Please see WO D.A.Thomson for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Billings has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

BILLINGSLEY, FORAST DELOISE P/O(WAG) J89270. From Cardston, Alberta. Killed in Action Aug 17/44 age 24. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Stettin, Germany. Please see F/L C.H. Fisher D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Billingsley is buried in the Kiel War Cemetery, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

BILLINGSLEY, HENRY KENNETH F/O J28471. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Died Mar 4/45 age 31. Flying Officer Billingsley is buried in the Royal Oak Burial Park, Victoria, British Columbia.

BILODEAU, JOSEPH LAURENT WILLIE P/O(P) J86326. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Aug 20/44 age 21. #129 Squadron (I Will Defend The Right). Mustang aircraft #FB 395 missing. Pilot Officer Pilot Bilodeau is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

BINDER, HECTOR FREDERICK WO2(AG) R72273. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 25/44 age 33. #626 Squadron (To Strike And Not To Yield). Target – Schwienfurt, Germany. Please see Goodkey L.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner Binder is buried in the Moselle Churchyard, Marsal, Moselle, France.

BING, GERRARD ROY F/O(OB) J8610. From Port Hammond, British Columbia. Killed in Action Oct 15/42 age 25. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum). Wellington aircraft missing. Please see Smyth D.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Observer Bing has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BINGHAM, CLIFFORD MARVIN F/O(P) J22033. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jun 20/43 age 24. #10 Operational Training Unit. Whitley aircraft lost. Please see F/O A.B. Durnell for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Bingham has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BINGLEY, GEORGE CUTHBERT SGT(P) R60964. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed Jul 30/41 age 20. #407 Demon Squadron (To Hold On High). Hudson aircraft crashed. Please see Buckolz R.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Pilot Bingley is buried in the St. Nicholas Churchyard, North Coates, Lincolnshire, England.

BINNIE, COLIN MUIR P/O(WAG) J17924//R107361. From Tullis, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jul 29/43 age 21. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigamus). Wellington aircraft crashed. PLease see F/O G.A. Souch D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Binnie is buried in the Enfidaville War Cemetery, Tunisia, North Africa.

BIOLLO, PETER JOSEPH F/O(BA) J26543. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed in Action Jul 29/44 age 20. #576 Squadron (Carpe Diem). Lancaster aircraft #PB 253 was lost during operations over enemy- held territory. Sgts J.R. Cuthbert (RAF), J.E. Kearney (RAF), A. Milne (RAF), WO T.P. Barry (RAF), and FS L Fielding (RAF) were also killed. One other member of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Biollo is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Chaumoussey, Vosges, France.

BIRCHALL, ALBERT P/O(AG) J15411. From St. Thomas, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 19/42 age 23. #15 Squadron (Aim Sure). BROTHER to Roland Birchall. Six RAF members of the crew, FSs P.J. Apps, I.J. Henderson, J.M. Pye, C.R. Russell-Collins, Sgts J.A. Richards, and G.W. Vasil were also killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Birchall is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Noyers-le-Val, Meuse, France. Addendum: – Stirling aircraft W7578 took off at 19:35 hours for ops to Munich. The aircraft crashed in France at Noyers-le-Val. Cause unknown. Detail provided by David E. Thompson, Middlesborough, England.

BIRCHALL, GEORGE COLQUHOUN F/L(P) 42789 – Royal Air Force. From Fergus, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 31/41 age 22. #220 Squadron (We Observe Unseen). Hudson aircraft failed to return from operations. Three of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Birchall has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BIRCHALL, ROLAND WO2(N) R90351. From St. Thomas, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 17/43 age 20. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). BROTHER to Albert Birchall. Target – Pilzen, Czechoslovakia. Please see Homing G.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Navigator Birchall is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Louppy-le-Chateau, Meuse, France.

BIRD, COLIN RAY FS(NB) R115881. From Lashburn, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Mar 3/43 age 23. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), East Wretham, Kent, England. TWIN BROTHER to Sydney Dennis Bird. Wellington aircraft #Z 1620 missing during operations against Hamburg, Germany. Sgts H.J.F. Gell (RAF), E. Holdsworth (RAF), D.D. Laidlaw (RAF), and P.H. Luscombe (RAF) were also killed. Flight Sergeant Navigator/Bomb Aimer Bird is buried in the Becklingen War Cemetery at Soltau, Germany.

BIRD, DAVID HOLLEY SGT(WAG) 1181384 – Royal Air Force. From Parksville, British Columbia. Killed in Action Apr 26/42 age 31. #218 Gold Coast Squadron (In Time). Stirling aircraft lost. Please see Millichamp H.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bird is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

BIRD, DERRY GATES FS(BA) R145007. From Marietta, Ohio, U.S.A. Killed in Action Jun 12/43 age 21. #28 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft #R 1324 missing over the North Sea during a sea search. Sgt J. D. Halvorsen and four of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Bird has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BIRD, JAMES SNELGROVE SGT(P) R84118. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed Dec 12/41 age 24. #57 Operational Training Unit. Spitfire aircraft crashed. Please see Bone A.C. for flight detail. Sergeant Pilot Bird is buried in the Cemetery at Hawarden, Flintshire, Wales.

BIRD, JOHN STANBRIDGE F/O(P) J6826. From Banff, Alberta. Killed in Action Oct 16/42 age 23. #2 Photo Reconnaissance Unit. Spitfire aircraft failed to return from a photo reconnaissance operation. Flying Officer Pilot Bird has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

BIRD, ROBERT FRANCIS WO2(AG) R60554. From Calgary, Alberta. Killed in Action Jan 16/43 age 22. #61 Squadron (Per Puram Tunantes). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see P/O J. Aird McPhee for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner Bird is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

BIRD, SYDNEY DENNIS FS(NB) R115874. From Lashbum, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jun 15/43 age 23. #49 Squadron (Cave Canem). TWIN BROTHER to Colin Ray Bird. Lancaster aircraft #EF 453 was lost during a trip over enemy territory. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Navigator Bomb Aimer Bird is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

BIRKBECK, ALBURN FRED FS(AG) R102142. From Welwyn, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action May 26/43 age 20. #467 Australia Squadron. Target – Dusseldorf, Germany. Lancaster aircraft #ED 695 lost whilst engaged in operations over enemy-held territory. One RAF member of the crew, P/O K.R. Langhorne was also killed. Five of the crew, not Canadians, were taken Prisoner of War. R. Giddey of Gordon, Australia was the pilot of the aircraft and following is his report of the event. “On this night we had made our way to the target corkscrewing all the way over enemy territory, dropped our bombs then set course for base. Our flight plan called for us to corkscrew out from the target and back to the Dutch coast. When P/O Collins (Nay.) told us we were over the coast I straightened out and put the nose down into a steep dive thinking we were safe and out of range. It was then the night fighter got us. There was a terrific crash and we were on fire. As we were over the North Sea it would be useless to parachute so I gave orders for ditching and the crew members took their positions. The two gunners, Langhorne and Birkbeck were the only ones not to acknowledge my order which leads me to believe that they must have been killed by the first burst from the night fighter. The smoke and flames obscured the instrument panel and owing to the red glow inside the aircraft I could not distinguish the horizon. I was finally able to see a few houses and realized we had turned back to the Dutch coast. I lifted the nose then flattened out, cut the four engines and as we lost air speed I pulled the control column right back thus stalling the plane and causing it to hit tail first. The initial hit wasn’t too bad but the second, when it finally came, was horrific. All five of the crew abandoned the aircraft and took refuge in a barn. We eventually left the area, one at a time, but were captured very soon after. I was free the longest as I didn’t get captured until August 8, 1943.” Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Birkbeck is buried in the General Cemetery at Bergen, Holland.

BIRKETT, JOHN EVELEYN WREFORD P/O(N) J12726. From Truro, Cornwall, England. Killed Jun 22/43 age 22. #45 Delivery Unit. Boston aircraft #BZ 272 was enroute from Dorval, Quebec and crashed at Lake Perron, Labrador, P/O Birkett was the only casualty. Pilot Officer Navigator Birkett has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

BIRKINSHAW, LEONARD WILLIAM F/O(WAG) J8038. From Rapid City, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jan 20/43 age 29. #407 Demon Squadron (To Hold On High). Hudson aircraft lost. Please see Anderson W.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Birkinshaw has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BIRKLAND, HENRY F/L(P) J5233 MiD. From Calgary, Alberta. Killed in Action Mar 25/44 age 25. #72 Squadron (Swift). Spitfire aircraft #W 3367 was shot down on November 7, 1941 over enemy territory. F/L Birkland was taken Prisoner of War and was one of six Canadians who were shot by the Gestapo while they were trying to escape. Please see Wiley G.W. for list of those shot and other detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Birkland is buried in the Old Garrison Cemetery at Poznan, Poland. Addendum: – Mention in Despatches No.72 Squadron (deceased) – Award effective 8 June 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1729/44 dated 11 August 1944. Home in Calgary; enlisted Vancouver. Trained at No.1 ITS (graduated 15 November 1940), No. 11 EFTS (graduated 5 January 1941) and No.9 SETS (graduated 26 April 1941). Missing, POW, 7 November 1941 (Spitfire W3367). Died as a POW, 25 March 1944 (shot following the Great Escape). No citation in AFRO. Detail provided by H. Halliday, Orleans, Ontario.

BIRKS, RICHARD SALISBURY P/O(P) J17309//R95836. From Syracuse, New York, U.S.A. Killed in Action Apr 10/43 age 21. #56 Squadron (Quid Si Ccelum Ruat). P/O Birks was killed when his Typhoon aircraft #R 8799 crashed in the sea off Yarmouth, England. Pilot Officer Pilot Birks has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BIRKS, WILLIAM SIDNEY FS(N) R193025. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 19/44 age 21. #619 Squadron. Target – Revigny, France. Please see Geddes J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Navigator Birks is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Auger- St. Vincent, Oise, France.

BIRKY, JOHN JACOB LAC(P) R145017 – under training. From Valparaiso, Illinois, U.S.A. Died Jan 11942 age 26. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Birky is buried in Graceland Cemetery at Valparaiso, Illinois, U.S.A.

BIRMINGHAM, JOSEPH PATRICK P/O(AG) J89900//R200346. From Stratford, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 13/44 age 20. #578 Squadron (Accuracy). Target – Russelheim, Germany. Please see Pearson J.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Birmingham is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

BIRNIE, HUGH WALDIE F/O(N) J19162. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 22/44 age 22. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – Metz, France. Please see Jamieson D.S. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Birnie has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

BIRTCH, GEORGE ERNEST PERCY- FS(N) R125848. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 1/43 age 23. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Wintzer V.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Navigator Birtch is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

BISCHLAGER, HAROLD SGT(P) R74903. From Duncan, British Columbia. Killed in Action Dec 18/41 age 20. #97 Squadron (Achieve Your Aim). Target – Brest, Germany. Please see Gibson J.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Pilot Bischlager is buried in the Coningsby Cemetery, Lincolnshire, England.

BISHEFF, GEORGE EDWARD P/O(N) J18162//R136259. From Mirnico, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 22/43 age 21. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Krefeld, Germany. Please see Sebelius C.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Bisheff is buried in the Oud Leusden Cemetery, Amersfoort, Utrecht, Holland.