WHELAN, JOHN EDWARD FS(P) R115316. From Hearst, Ontario. Killed May 17/43 age 24. #128 Dragon Squadron, Sydney, Nova Scotia. FS Whelan and P/O J.B. Roy were killed when Harvard aircraft #2891 crashed near Sydney, Nova Scotia. Flight Sergeant Pilot Whelan has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WHELAN, JOHN JOSEPH SGT(BA) R194061. From Lachine, Quebec. Killed in Action Dec 29/43 age 20. #431 Iroquois Squadron (The Hatiten Ronteriios). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Holtby R.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Bomb Aimer Whelan is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

WHELAN, MATHEW AC2(AG) 630351 – Royal Air Force. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action May 23/40 age 19. #88 Squadron (En Garde). Fairey Bathe aircraft lost in action. AirCraftman Second Class Air Gunner Whelan is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

WHELPLEY, VINCENT BERTRAM FS(OB) R73182. From Sussex Corner, King’s County, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Jun 28/42 age 23. #415 Swordfish Squadron (Ad Metam). Hampden aircraft lost. Please see Dakin B.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Observer Whelpley is buried in the Vredenhof Cemetery, Schiermonnikoog, Frisian Islands, Friesland, Holland.

WHICHER, GEORGE PATRICK SGT(OB) R60108. From Calgary, Alberta. Killed in Action Jun 18/41 age 21. #22 Squadron (Preux Et Audacieux). Beaufort aircraft was flying in bad weather when it crashed into a hillside at Beval, Cornwall. Sergeant Observer Whicher is buried in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Lanherne, Mawgan-in-Pydar, Cornwall, England.

WHIDDEN, CHARLES ARTHUR FS(WAG) R62018. From Gretna, Manitoba. Died Nov 4/41 age 20, #107 Squadron (Nous Y Serons). Blenheim aircraft #Z 9663 missing during operations twenty-five miles east of Tripoli on October 11, 1941. FS Whidden was wounded and died of his wounds in the Italian Military Hospital at Busetta, Libya. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Whidden is buried in the War Cemetery at Tripoli, Libya.

WHINFIELD, GEORGE AMBROSE FRANKLIN P/O(WAG) J91004//R191552. From Owen Sound, Ontario. Killed Oct 15/44 age 21. #1664 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft missing. Please see Taylor B.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Whinfield has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WHIPPLE, JOHN WILLIAM FS(WAG) R105760. From Nordegg, Alberta. Killed Apr 3/43 age 22. #415 Swordfish Squadron (Ad Metam). Hampden aircraft crashed. Please see Scott J.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Whipple is buried in the Cemetery at Littlehampton, Sussex, England.

WHISTON, ARTHUR JAMES F/L(P) J8406. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Oct 22/43 age 27. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Kassel, Germany. Please see Scanes A.F. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Whiston was buried in the Parish Cemetery at Lavelsloh, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

WHISTON, HERBERT EMILE JOSEPH P/O(OB) J4696. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Aug 19/41 age 20. #22 Squadron (Preux Et Audacieux). Blenheim aircraft stalled and crashed at Thorney Island. Sgt A.G. Petty (RAF) was also killed. Pilot Officer Observer Whiston is buried in the St. Nicholas Churchyard Extension, West Thorney, Thorney Island, Sussex, England.

WHITAKER, DONALD FIELDEN SGT(P) R70429. From Waterloo, Ontario. Killed Nov 23/40 age 25. #9 Elementary Flying Training School, St. Catharines, Ontario. Fleet Finch aircraft crashed. Please see Sgt F. Wellington for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Pilot Whitaker is buried in the Ridley College Chapel, St. Catharines, Ontario.

WHITBY, RICHARD REGINALD FREDERICK F/O(P) J25983. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Jun 17/44 age 20. #3 Lancaster Finishing School. Lancaster aircraft crashed. Please see Libby 0. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Whitby is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WHITCOMB, ALFRED JOHN LAC R99921. From London, Ontario. Died Jan 13/43 age 39. Death by natural causes at London. Leading AirCraftman Whitcomb is buried in Woodland Cemetery, London, Ontario.

WHITE, ALBERT STANFORD F/L(P) J23795 D.F.C. From Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Dec 6/44 age 24. RCAF Station, Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick. F/L White and F/O H.C. Reynolds were on a routine training flight and were killed when Ventura aircraft #2149 went down in the Bay of Fundy. Flight Lieutenant Pilot White has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WHITE, ALLEN RENE WO2(P) R50426. From Amherst, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Jun 27/42 age 31. #247 Squadron (Rise From The East). WO White became lost and and was killed when his Hurricane aircraft #BN 231 ran out of fuel and crashed. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot White is buried in the Western Communal Cemetery, St. Brieuc, Cotes-du-Nord, France.

WHITE, ARTHUR CHARLES P/O(P) J5335. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 29/42 age 21. #70 Squadron (Usquam). Wellington aircraft shot down. Please see Sgt L.M. Doyle for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot White was buried in the Military Cemetery at El Dhaba, exhumed, and reburied in the El Alamein War Cemetery, El Alamein, Egypt.

WHITE, ASHLEY BERTRAM FS(BA) R158113. From North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Killed Oct 22/43 age 25. #1664 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Simmons H.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer White is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WHITE, BERTRAM LOUIS FS(N) R194021. From Lachine, Quebec. Killed Oct 12/44 age 21. #1657 Conversion Unit. Stirling aircraft crashed. Please see Stewardson C. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Navigator White is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WHITE, CAPTAIN CLAYTON SGT(FE) R77630. From Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jun 13/44 age 22. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Sgt White was killed in an attack against Cambrai, France during this, his fifth operation. Please see Pole R.N. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Flight Engineer White was buried at Vourse Lette, exhumed, and reburied in the Communal Cemetery at Meharicourt, Somme, France.

WHITE, CHARLES HENRY P/O(WAG) J95516//R219556. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 18/45 age 20. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Heligoland, Germany. Please see Hill F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner White has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WHITE, CHARLES STEWART P/O(P) J5330. From St. Mary’s, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 26/41 age 26. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), Marham, Norfolk, England. Target – Emden, Germany. Please see Lappin J.S. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot White has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WHITE, DAVID ROY SGT(013) R56085. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Jun 26/41 age 21. Operational Training Unit. Oxford aircraft crashed. Please see Sgt T. Kirk for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Observer White is buried in the Stratford-On-Avon Cemetery, Evesham Road, Warwickshire, England.

WHITE, DOMINIC BERNARD P/O(P) J16896. From Lakefield, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 15/43 age 21. #149 East India Squadron (Fortis Nocte). Stirling aircraft missing. Please see Valiance LG. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot White is buried in the Communal Cemetery, BeIval, Ardennes, France.

WHITE, DONALD GEORGE SGT R175271. From Toronto, Ontario. Died Sep 27/44 age 23. Sergeant White is buried in St. John’s Norway Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.

WHITE, DOUGLAS ARTHUR FS(WAG) R83079. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 16/42 age 21. #26 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft lost. Please see FS H.E. Johnson for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner White is buried at Ijmuiden, Holland. His name is also inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WHITE, DOUGLAS GEORGE FS(AG) R53218. From Scarboro Junction, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov2/44 age 25. #166 Squadron (Tenacity). Lancaster aircraft #ND 506 returned from a night attack against Dusseldorf, Germany and landed at Kirmington, Lancashire, England with the rear turret and rear section of the aircraft holed by large cannon or rocket fire. The aircraft had been attacked by enemy fighter aircraft. FS White was the only casualty. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner White is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WHITE, EARL DOUGLAS SGT(AG) R200964. From Fort Erie, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 18/44 age 21. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), Witchford, England. Target – Ernieville, France. Please see Kennedy W.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner White is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WHITE, EDWARD KENNETH FS(AG) R150887. From Victoria, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jul 25/43 age 21. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Essen, Germany. Please see P/O M.S. Smyth for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner White is buried in the Protestant Cemetery at Ten Boer, Groningen, Holland.

WHITE, ERNEST GRIFFITH FS(WAG) R85938. From Richmond Hill, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 28/42 age 23. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft missing. Please see Ayers R.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner White is buried in the Kiel War Cemetery, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

WHITE, FREDERICK LAC R216371. From Rosemount, Quebec. Died Nov 23/44 age 46. Leading AirCraftman White is buried in the Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal, Quebec.

WHITE, GEORGE ALBERT F/O(WAG) J22288. From Perth, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 8/44 age 27. #9 Squadron (Per Noctem Volamus). Target – St. Leta D’Esserent, France. Please see Hickey J.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner White is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Ecquevilly, Seineet-Oise, France.

WHITE, GODFREY PHILLIP WO1(BA) 152. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 27/44 age 37. #15 Squadron (Aim Sure). Lancaster aircraft #ED 323 was shot down at Essen, Germany during operations against Berlin, Germany. One Canadian, FS McPhee, was taken Prisoner of War. Five crew members, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class I Bomb Aimer White has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WHITE, HAROLD ERNEST SGT R84515 – aero engine mechanic. From St. John, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Jan 7/43 age 29. #5 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron (Volnada Vincimus), Gander, Newfoundland. Canso aircraft crashed. Please see S/L N.E. Small D.F.C., A.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant White is buried in the Gander Cemetery, Gander, Newfoundland.

WHITE, IAN RENE GORDON F/O(P) J29216. From Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. Killed Jun 8/44 age 23. #3 Advanced Flying Unit. Oxford aircraft crashed. Please see F/O W. Kuntz for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot White is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WHITE, JAMES WALKER FS(AG) R193905. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action May 4/44 age 20. #50 Squadron (From Defence To Attack). Lancaster aircraft #ED 870 lost whilst engaged in a night operation, a raid against MaiIly Le Camp, France. Seven of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner White is buried in the Poivres Churchyard, Marne, France.

WHITE, JOHN ARTHUR CHARLES F/O(P) 39406 – Royal Air Force. From Belleville, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 6/40 age 24. #217 Squadron (Semper Paratus). Anson aircraft failed to return from operations. Flying Officer Pilot White has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WHITE, JOHN DAY WO2(N) R91819. From Hartney, Manitoba. Killed in Action Apr 3/43 age 21. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus). Target – Essen, Germany. Please see Luxford F.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Navigator White is buried in the Woensel Canadian War Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

WHITE, JOHN DUNCAN DRUMMOND SGT(OB) R85735. From Midland, Ontario. Killed Feb 23/42 age 27. #2 Advanced Flying Unit. Sgt White was killed in Anson aircraft #AK 565 when it collided with a Kittyhawk aircraft at the Millom aerodrome. Sergeant Observer White is buried in the Comrie Cemetery, Perthshire, Scotland.

WHITE, JOSEPH FS(BA) R114141. From Thorold, Ontario. Killed in Action May 5/43 age 20. #428 Ghost Squadron (Usque Ad Finem). Wellington aircraft #HE 727 was shot down off Holland during a night operation against Dortmund, Germany. WO R.B. Moulton and FS J.E. Thibaudeau were also killed. One Canadian, WO Carter, was taken Prisoner of War, and one of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer White has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WHITE, JOSEPH JAMES S/L C2402. From Regina, Saskatchewan. Died Oct 22/42 age 46. #2 Training Command, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Death by natural causes while in the General Hospital at Winnipeg. Squadron Leader White is buried in the Family Plot in the Regina Cemetery at Regina, Saskatchewan.

WHITE, JOSEPH LESTER DOMINIC P/O(P) J12264. From Amherst, Nova Scotia. Killed Feb 3/43 age 19. #17 Elementary Flying Training School, Stanley, Nova Scotia. P/O White and LAC T.D. Colquhoun (RAF) were on a training flight and were both killed when Fleet Finch aircraft #4415 crashed six miles north-east of the airport at Stanley. Pilot Officer Pilot White is buried in St. Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Nova Scotia.

WHITE, KENNETH F/O(OB) J5085. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jun 30/42 age 21. #149 East India Squadron (Fortis Nocte). Stirling aircraft #BF 310 was shot down off the Dutch Coast whilst taking part in a night attack against Bremen, Germany. P/O C. Simmons was also killed. Five RAF crew members missing believed killed. Flying Officer Observer White is buried in the New Eastern Cemetery, Amsterdam, North Holland.

WHITE, LLOYD ERNEST FS(P) R87390. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Oct 15/42 age 20. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum). Wellington aircraft missing. Please see Smyth D.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot White has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WHITE, MURRAY EDWARD P/O(P) J17541//R78725 D.F.M. From Centerville, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Mar 8/43 age 20. #156 Squadron (We Light The Way), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft #W 4896 lost during a raid against Nuremberg, Germany. WO R.D. Strong, P/O W.R. Aftleck, and three of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot White was buried in the Feurth Cemetery at Nuremberg, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

WHITE, ROBERT JOHN F/O(N) J17506 D.F.M. From Perth, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 31/44 age 26. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Target – Nuremberg, Germany. Please see F/O R.A. Shannon D.F.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator White is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

WHITE, ROY F/O(P) J3253. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jun 24/42 age 25. #418 City of Edmonton Squadron. Boston aircraft #T 2171 missing during a bombing raid over enemy-held territory. P/C. T.E. Keyes and FS J.A. Foran were also killed. Flying Officer Pilot White is buried in the New Eastern Cemetery, Amsterdam, North Holland.

WHITE, WILLIAM ALFRED F/O(OB) J5096. From Stave Falls, British Columbia. Killed in Action May 9/42 age 28. #221 Squadron (From Sea To Sea). Wellington aircraft lost during operations. Sgt A. Bentley (RAF), S/L J.E. Gorringe-Smith (RAF), FS T.F. Grosvenor (RAF), and F/O J.A. Leslie (RAF) were also killed. Flying Officer Observer White has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

WHITE, WILLIAM GEORGE STANLEY P/O(AG) J94602//K281258. From Niagara Falls, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 15/45 age 19. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Hagen, Germany. Please see F/O J.O. Stewart D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner White is buried in the Kruisveld Communal Cemetery, Hasselt, Limbourg, Belgium.

WHITE, WILLIAM HENRY AC1 R120686 – clerk. From Carnduff, Saskatchewan. Died May 3/42 age 40. #2 Initial Training School, Regina, Saskatchewan. AC1 White died an accidental death at the Arcadia Dance Hall in Regina. AirCraftman First Class White is buried in the Cemetery at Camduff, Saskatchewan.

WHITE, WILLIAM RICHARD SGT(AG) R221536. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jul 9/44 age 19. #622 Squadron (BeHams Noctu). Lancaster aircraft #R 5625 failed to return from a trip to Linzeux, France. Six crew members, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Air Gunner White has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WHITE, WILLIAM THOMAS F/O(P) J39530. From New Westminster, British Columbia. Killed Jun 25/45 age 23. #7 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia. Two Mosquito aircraft collided. Please see FS T.C. Swift for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot White is buried in Woodland Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.

WHITECROSS, JAMES ALEXANDER F/O(P) 41888 D.F.C. – Royal Air Force. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Aug 15/41 age 24. #50 Squadron (From Defence To Attack). F/O Whitecross had begun his second tour and lost his life when his Hampden aircraft failed to return from operations. Flying Officer Pilot Whitecross has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WHITEFIELD, WILLIAM SOULSBY AC2 R91108. From Toronto, Ontario. Died Feb 22/41 age 30. #1 Manning Depot, Toronto, Ontario. Death by natural causes while in the Christie Street Hospital at Toronto. AirCraftman Second Class Whitefield is buried in St. John’s Norway Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.

WHITEHEAD, JOHN ALFRED P/O(WAG) J95508//R165316. From Lockberby, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 15/45 age 21. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Hagen, Germany. Please see F/O J.O. Stewart D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Whitehead has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WHITEHEAD, LAUREL MELVIN WO2(FE) R79586. From Calgary, Alberta. Killed Jul 23/45 age 23. #162 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron (Sectabimur Usque Per Ima). Canso aircraft #11023 crashed. Please see Olson S.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Flight Engineer Whitehead is buried in the Burnsland Cemetery at Calgary, Alberta.

WHITEHEAD, SAMUEL LEE-NOY FS(AG) R109372. From Clareshoim, Alberta. Killed in Action May 13/43 age 26. #207 Squadron (Semper Paratus). Lancaster aircraft #W 4938 took off from RAF Station, Langar, England and was never heard from again. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Whitehead is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

WHITEHEAD, WILLIAM ANDERSON F/O(BA) J28941//R166285. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Oct 15/44 age 22. #207 Squadron (Semper Paratus). Lancaster aircraft #OM 208 was shot down ten miles north of Viborg, Denmark during a night mine-laying operation. F/O L.A. McIntyre, Sgts J.D. Cumming (RAF), A.F. Hall (RAF), J.R. Marriott (RAF), FS J. Findlay (RAF), and F/L G.H. Montgomery (RAF) were also killed. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Whitehead is buried in the Churchyard at Laastrup, Jutland, Denmark.

WHITEHOUSE, KENNETH FRANK F/O(BA) J40342//R167452. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 27/45 age 25. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Target – Mainz, Germany. Please see Scott R.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Whitehouse is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WHITELAW, ARCHIE F/O(N) J35996. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Nov 3/44 age 23. #45 Group, Dorval, Quebec. Dakota aircraft #KJ 986 departed Dorval for Goose Bay enroute to the United Kingdom and last made contact twelve miles from the Goose Bay airfield. Owing to bad weather a search was not undertaken until the following day. The aircraft was found at the mouth of the Kenarnu River very extensively damaged and spread over a wide area. Three RAF members of the crew and a British Air Ministry civilian were also killed. Flying Officer Navigator Whitelaw is buried in the Goose Bay Joint Services Cemetery at Goose Bay, Labrador.

WHITESIDE, DEAN EDWARD P/O(P) J10607. From Waterville, Kansas, U.S.A. Killed in Action Jul 16/42 age 24. #111 Canadian Squadron. One of five Kittyhawk aircraft lost. please see Maxmen S.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Whiteside was buried with full military honours at Fort Glen, Umnak Island, exhumed, and reburied in the Fort Richardson Post Cemetery at Fort Richardson, Alaska, U.S.A.

WHITESIDE, ROY RICHARD LAC R136467 – armourer. From London, Ontario. Killed Feb 15/45 age 24. #116 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron. Killed in an aircraft explosion at Sydney, Nova Scotia. Please see Hicks H.F. for casualty list and detail. Leading AirCraftman Whiteside is buried in the St. Mary’s Church Of England Cemetery, Lifford, Ontario.

WHITHAM, JAMES F/L(P) J15281 D.F.C. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 28/42 age 23. #401 Ram Squadron (Mors Celerrima Hostibus). F/L Whitham was killed when his Spitfire aircraft #BR 628 was lost to enemy action over Amiens, France. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Whitham is buried in the St. Pierre Cemetery, Amiens, France.

WHITHAM, LESTER LYLE F/O(N) J22492. From North Bay, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 3/43 age 23. #428 Ghost Squadron (Usque Ad Finem). Target – Dusseldorf, Germany. Please see MacKenzie A.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Whitham is buried in the City Cemetery, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.

WHITING, DONALD STUART P/O(AG) J87877. From Centralia, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 21/44 age 20. #180 Squadron (Suaviter In Mode Fortiter In Re). Mitchell aircraft #FW 124 was shot down at Moulineaux, near Rouen, France during an attack against Elbeuf, France. F/O J.H. Bringloe and P/O A.J. Venn were also killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Whiting was buried at Moulineaux, exhumed, and reburied in the Canadian War Cemetery, Bretteville-sur-Laize, Calvados, France. Addendum: – add to crew list P/O. J.H.N. Cleminson (RAAF). Cleminson was buried in the same cemetery as Whiting. Detail provided by Joel Huard, Serquigny, France.

WHITLEY, ROBERT NEWTON F/O(BA) J38243//R192195. From Regina, Saskatchewan. Killed Oct 22/44 age 20. #1659 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Pyche H.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Whitley is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

WHITLEY, ROBERT WIDDOP FS(AG) R67591. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action May 30/42 age 21. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Gennevillers, France. Please see Cavaghan E.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Whitley was buried at Argenteuil, exhumed, and reburied in the New Communal Cemetery, Viroflay, Seine-et-Oise, France.

WHITLOCK, HAROLD BRAND F/O(P) J28562. From Drumheller, Alberta. Killed May 29/44 age 22. #5 Operational Training Unit, Boundary Bay, British Columbia. Mitchell aircraft crashed. Please see Sgt C.A. Johnston for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Whitlock is buried in an inaccessible grave on Vancouver Island, British Columbia at 48 – 56N Latitude and 124 – 11W Latitude. His name is also inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WHITLOCK, LESLIE INNIS WO2(WAG) R155222. From London, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 21/44 age 20. #190 Squadron. Stirling aircraft crashed. Please see W/C. G.E. Harrison D.F.C., S.S. for casualty list and operations detail. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Whitlock was buried at Zetten, Holland, exhumed, and reburied in the Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Arnhem, Holland.

WHITMAN, HENRY BOICE AC2 R252155 – aero engine mechanic. From Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. Died Jul 2/43 age 19. #5 Manning Depot, Quebec. Death by natural causes while in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Quebec. AirCraftman Second Class Whitman is buried in the Roundhill Cemetery, Roundhill, Nova Scotia.

WHITMAN, WILLIAM CHARLES SGT(WAG) R76029. From Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia. Killed Dec 11/41 age 22. #119 City of Hamilton Squadron (Noll Me Tangere), Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Bolingbroke aircraft #9053 was coming in for a landing when it crashed in the woods one quarter of a mile off the south-east end of the #1 runway at RCAF Station, Yarmouth. Sgts E.G. Bawtinheimer and J.F. Riess were also killed. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Whitman is buried in Fairview Cerhetery, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia.

WHITMORE, AUBREY ROY P/O(P) J43312. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed Jun 2/44 age 20. #1 Flying Instructor School, Trenton, Ontario. P/Os Whitmore and D. Lybbert were both killed when Cornell aircraft #FH 761 struck high tension wires and crashed into Moira Lake, five miles south-east of Madoc, Ontario. Pilot Officer Pilot Whitmore is buried in Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton, Ontario.

WHITMORE, GEORGE CARSON F/O(P) J15843. From Fort Francis, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 6/43 age 24. #1 Squadron (In Omnibus Princeps). F/O Whitmore was killed when he crashed in his Typhoon #DN 615 aircraft at Glassenbury, near Cranbrook, Kent. Flying Officer Pilot Whitmore is buried in the St. Mary Cray Cemetery at Orpington, Kent, England.

WHITNEY, ALLAN LLOYD P/O(N) J44099//R166616. From New Westminster, British Columbia. Killed Feb 16/45 age 23. #1674 Heavy Conversion Unit. Liberator aircraft #EV 954 was circling the airfield while the pilot awaited instructions to procede on a radar homing and night bombing practise when it flew into high ground at Collinvale, three quarters of a mile north-west of Ballyclaire, County Antrim. Six of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Pilot Officer Navigator Whitney is buried in the St. Catherine Church of Ireland Churchyard, Killead, County Antrim, Ireland.

WHITNEY, GERALD E3ICKLE JR. P/O(P) J15189. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 28/42 age 21. #401 Ram Squadron (Mors Celerrima Hostibus). P/O Whitney was flying Spitfire aircraft #AB 917 and was returning from a fighter sweep and an enemy aircraft engagement when he crashed four miles north-west of Dover, England. Pilot Officer Pilot Whitney is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WHITNEY, WILLIAM JOHN FS(AG) R164046. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 22/43 age 20. #207 Squadron (Semper Paratus). Target – Kassel, Germany. Please see Dunn R.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Whitney was buried at Nettersheim, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

WHITNEY, WINSTON CARL WO1(P) R96091. From Prescott, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 3/45 age 22. #1402 Meteorological Flight. WO Whitney was assigned to complete a meteorological sortie and took off from Ballyhalbert, Northern Ireland, in Hurricane aircraft #PX 805. He never returned. Warrant Officer Class I Pilot Whitney has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WHITSON, ROBERT DANIEL P/O(N) J87973//R150903. From Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Killed in Action Jul 29/44 age 28. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Hamburg, Germany. Please see F/L G. Croucher M.i.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Whitson was buried at Spreckens, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Becklingen War Cemetery at Soltau, Germany.

WHITTAKER, JOHN SGT(AG) R250965. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action May 12/44 age 20. #15 Squadron (Aim Sure). Target – Louvain, Belgium. Please see WO G. Cronk for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Whittaker is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Louvain, Brabant, Belgium.

WHITTAKER, JOHN ARTHUR P/O(AG) J88716//R209679. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 18/44 age 20. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Target – Le Bourget, France. Please see Eppler E.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Whittaker is buried in the New Communal Cemetery, Clichy, Seine, France.

WHITTAKER, JOHN MORTON WO2(P) R102197. From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Killed May 27/43 age 23. #18 Advanced Flying Unit. Oxford aircraft crashed. Please see P/O W.G. Mackie for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot Whittaker is buried in the Whinfield Cemetery, Rugby, Warwickshire, England.

WHITTARD, FREDERICK HENRY THEODORE WO1(WAG) R82421. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Jun 3/44 age 21. #216 Squadron (CCXVI Dona Ferens). Dakota aircraft crashed. Please see F/O J. Wootton for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class I Wireless Operator Air Gunner Whittard is buried in Le Petit Lac Cemetery, Oran, Algeria.

WHITTINGHAM, WILLIAM ERNEST WO2(WAG) R77366. From Scotstown, Quebec. Killed Nov 2/42 age 20. #52 Squadron (Sudore Quam Sanguine). Blenheim aircraft suffered engine failure, of both engines, after the petrol cocks had been turned off in error. The aircraft crashed near Mosul, one of the crew, not Canadian, was also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Whittingham is buried in the New Military Cemetery at Mosul, Iraq.

WHITTINGSTALL, CALVIN GEORGE SGT(WAG) R198207. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Oct 22/44 age 20. #1659 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Pyche H.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Whittingstall is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

WHITTON, WILLIAM GEORGE F/O(AG) J88009. From Paris, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 5/45 age 22, #433 Porcupine Squadron (Qui S’y Frotte S’y Pique). Target – Bonn, Germany. Please see F/L N.D. Mara D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Air Gunner Whitton was buried at the scene of the crash, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery, Hotton, Luxembourg, Belgium.

WHORWOOD, LEONARD JOSEPH AC2 R200805 – air frame mechanic. From Hamilton, Ontario. Died May 15/43 age 19. #1 Manning Depot, Toronto, Ontario. AC2 Whorwood died in the General Hospital at Hamilton, Ontario as a result of injuries caused by a hit and run driver on #8 highway. AirCraftman Second Class Whorwood is buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, Ontario.

WHYTE, CECIL JOHN SGT(P) R171903. From Red Deer, Alberta. Killed Feb 20/44 age 21. #20 Advanced Flying Unit. Sgt Whyte was engaged in a training flight and was killed when he crashed in Oxford aircraft #P 8826 near Islip, Oxfordshire, England. Sergeant Pilot Whyte is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WHYTE, DAVID ALLAN LAC R120681 – aero engine mechanic. From Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jul 7/43 age 21. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigamus). Bombs exploded followed by a fire in a parked Wellington aircraft on the airfield at Kairouan, Tunisia, also killed were LACs N. Bardgett and H.H. Allen. Leading AirCraftman Whyte is buried in the Enfidaville War Cemetery, Tunisia, North Africa.

WHYTE, GORDON EDWARD P/O(AG) J903161/R217083. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 15/44 age 19. #428 Ghost Squadron (Usque Ad Finem). Target – Soesterberg, Holland. Please see Revell P.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Whyte is buried in the Oud Leusden General Cemetery, Amersfoort, Utrecht, Holland.

WHYTE, PERCY ALEXANDER P/O(FE) C43647. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed Aug 15/44 age 26. #4 Operational Training Unit. Sutherland aircraft crashed. Please see Sargent W.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Flight Engineer Whyte is buried in the Rosskeen Parish Churchyard Extension, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland.

WHYTE, STUART PAUL F/L(P) J21439. From Lancaster, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 16/45 age 25. #12 Squadron (Leads The Field). Lancaster aircraft #NN 712 was shot down by an enemy night fighter aircraft on the return trip from a night operation over Zeitz, Germany. The aircraft caught fire and exploded before crashing three and one halh miles north of Budingen, Germany, near Dudenrod, Germany. P/O L.W. Ferguson and four RAF members of the crew were also killed. One Canadian, P/O Staley, was taken Prisoner of War. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Whyte is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

WHYTE, WILLIAM EDWARD F/O(N) J42207//R187116. From Guelph, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 7/45 age 22. #128 Squadron (Fulminas Instar). Mosquito aircraft #RV 306 returned from operations over Berlin, Germany with one engine shut down. The pilot overshot a down wind landing and crashed at Gilze, Rijen, Holland. S/L J.D. Armstrong was also killed. Flying Officer Navigator Whyte is buried in the Canadian War Cemetery, Bergen-Op-Zoom, Holland.

WHYTOCK, ROBERT WILLIAM ROWLAND FS(WAG) R56325. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Jul 2/42 age 21. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum). Hampden aircraft lost, presumed over the target, presumed enemy action. Sgts J.N. Waddington (RAF) and R.O. Williams (RAF) were also killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Whytock is buried in the Koudum General Cemetery, Hemelumer-Oldeferd, Friesland, Holland.

WIBERG, RAYMOND DANIEL FS(WAG) R77557. From Calgary, Alberta. Killed in Action Dec 20/42 age 24. #106 Squadron (Pro Libertate). Lancaster aircraft failed to return from a bombing operation. FS J. Gardner and three RAF crew members were also killed. Two RAF members of the crew missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wiberg is buried in the New Eastern Cemetery, Amsterdam, North Holland.

WICK, STANLEY ARTHUR P/O(P) J19977. From Conquest, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Mar 24/44 age 21. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Halifax aircraft #LK 805 missing during a night trip, a raid against Berlin, Germany. F/O J. Warkentin and P/O L. Keely were also killed. Two Canadians, Sgt Kift and WO Clendinneng, were taken Prisoner of War. Two of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Wick is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WICKENKAMP, ESTELLER ARTHUR P/O(P) 41088 M.B.E. – Royal Air Force. From Stenen, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Apr 7/40 age 27. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), Kinloss, England. P/O Wickenkamp was the first Canadian to win the M.B.E. He was killed when his Wellington aircraft #P 2524 was shot down by German ME- 110 fighter aircraft while he was attacking the German Battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau. Five RAF crew members, AC2 H.G. Ablett, P/as J.P. Chester-Master, D.H. MacDonald, Sgt W.L. MacDonald, and AC2 R.C. Peel were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Wickenkamp has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WICKENS, HERBERT ASQUITH F/O(N) J21632. From Shawville, Quebec. Killed in Action Jun 16/44 age 29. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Lens, France. Please see Smith E.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Wickens has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WICKER, WALTER CHARLES JR. FS(P) R74415. From New York, New York, U.S.A. Killed in Action Apr 27/42 age 20. #133 Eagle Squadron (Let Us To The Battle). FS Wicker was killed when his Spitfire aircraft #BM 264 was shot down off Dover, England during operations to Ostend, Holland. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wicker is buried in the New Cemetery, Folkestone, Kent, England.

WICKHAM, WALTER ROBERT FS(N) R191640. From London, Ontario. Killed Oct 15/44 age 19. #1664 Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft missing. Please see Taylor B.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Navigator Wickham has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WICKINS, STANLEY CHARLES CPL R60161 – air frame mechanic. From Dovercourt, Alberta. Died May 3/42 age 24. #7 Service Flying Training School, MacLeod, Alberta. Death by natural causes while in the Colonel Belcher Hospital, Calgary. Corporal Wickins is buried in the Burnsland Cemetery at Calgary, Alberta.

WICKLEM, RUSSELL JOHN LAC(P) R123736 – under training. From Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A. Killed Sep 9/42 age 23. #3 Service Flying Training School, Calgary, Alberta. Cessna Crane crashed. Please see Miracle G.S. for casualty and flight detail. Leading AirCrattman Pilot Wicktem is buried in the National Cemetery at Fort Snelling, Michigan, U.S.A.

WICKS, PHILIP FRANCIS SGT(AG) R180285. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jan 29/44 age 20. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Linnetl L.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Wicks was buried in the Parish Cemetery, Linde, Ruppin, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WICKSON, GORDON CONRAD FS(AG) R97867. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jun 23/43 age 20. #83 Squadron (Strike To Defend), Pathfinder Force. The crew of Lancaster aircraft #ED 997 were assigned to attack Krefeld, Germany and were not heard from after take-off. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Wickson is buried in the Jonkerbos British Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

WICKSTROM, FRED EDWARD F/O(P) J9642. From Erickson, Manitoba. Killed in Action Oct 25/42 age 21. Beaufort aircraft lost. Please see Bendwig R.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Wickstrom has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

WICKWARE, BENSON HAROLD CPL R178050 – wireless operator – ground. From Tomahawk, Alberta. Killed Mar 11/44 age 22. #1 Central Navigation School, Rivers, Manitoba. Anson aircraft crashed. Please see F/O R.M. Robbins for casualty list and flight detail. Corporal Wickware is buried in the Beechmount Cemetery at Edmonton, Alberta.

WIDDESS, EDWARD HENRY F/O(BA) J37806. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed May 24/44 age 24. #20 Operational Training Unit (Train To Triumph). Wellington aircraft #HE 462 missing during a 450 mile cross-country training flight from Darlington to Lossiemouth, Scotland. Sgts R.S. Piers, R.P. Cummings, J.M. Logelin, and F/O W.B. Ernst were also killed. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Widdess has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WIDDESS, WILLIAM ROBERT F/O(P) J13467. From Peterborough, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 31/43 age 30. #198 Squadron (Igni Renatus). Typhoon aircraft were escorting Hurricane aircraft over the English Channel when another Typhoon aircraft pilot apparently lost sight of his leader in the sun. He was seen to break formation and collide with aircraft #JP 652 piloted by F/O Widdess. Flying Officer Pilot Widdess has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WIEGAND, WILLIAM NORMAN F/O(P) J18006. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Apr 25/44 age 24. #20 Advanced Flying Unit. Oxford aircraft #LX 322 struck ground whilst in a flat spin near Tackley Wood, Rousham, ten miles north of Oxford. Two airmen, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Pilot Wiegand is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WIENS, RUSSELL HENRY F/O(P) 42168 – Royal Air Force. From Jansen, Saskatchewan. Killed May 21/41 age 22. #31 Air Navigation School, Port Albert, Ontario. Anson aircraft #N 9893 caught fire when the Very pistol went off in the aircraft. F/O Wiens maintained control of the aircraft long enough for the four RAAF students to bail out. He crashed when he attempted to land the aircraft in a small field two miles from Listowel, Ontario. F/O Wiens had been wounded in he Battle of France and flew Hurricane aircraft with #242 Squadron in the Battle of Britain. Flying Officer Pilot Wiens is buried in the Cemetery at Jansen, Saskatchewan.

WIGGINS, WILLIAM THOMAS P/O(P) J37553. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Feb 26/44 age 21. #7 Bombing and Gunnery School, Paulson, Manitoba. A Bolingbroke aircraft and a Lysander aircraft crashed. Please see Pickard R.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Wiggins is buried in Parklawn Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.

WIGHTMAN, EDGAR ROSS P/O(AG) J95515//R261584. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Apr 14/45 age 36. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Kiel, Germany. Please see Livingston G.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wightman has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WIGHTMAN, JOHN KERRIDGE CPL R177675 – aero engine mechanic. From Emerson, Manitoba. Died Jun 5/45 age 30. #8 Repair Depot. Death by methyl alcohol poisoning. Corporal Wightman is buried in the Emerson Cemetery at Emerson, Manitoba.

WIGLE, GEORGE BENSON WO2(N) R98456. From Leamington, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 25/43 age 22. #3 Ferry Training Unit. The crew of Wellington aircraft #MP 637 were lost in bad weather and crashed into a cloud covered hill ten miles south-west of Saka, Morocco. P/O B. McPherson and four of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. WO Wigle had been slightly injured on April 29, 1943 when a Wellington struck the sea whilst engaged in a low-flying exercise. Warrant Officer Class II Navigator Wigle is buried in Le Petit Lac Cemetery, Oran, Algiers.

WIGLE, ROBERT EDWIN P/O(P) J8393. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 8/42 age 22. #33 Squadron (Loyalty). P/O Wigle lost his life when his Hurricane aircraft #BP 181 was shot down at El Daba. Pilot Officer Pilot Wigle was buried at El Daba. His name is also inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

WIGLEY, CHARLES VICTOR ROSS P/O(AG) J89966//R212015. From Castor, Alberta. Killed in Action Aug 13/44 age 19. #77 Squadron (Esse Potius Quam Videri). Halifax aircraft #MZ 347 failed to return from a night attack against Brunswick, Germany. Six crew members, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wigley has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WIGSTON, WILLIAM CHARLES P/O(P) J7606. From Whitby, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 25/42 age 21. #274 Squadron (Supero). P/O Wigston was killed when his Hurricane aircraft #ZB 445 was shot down. Pilot Officer Pilot Wigston was buried beside his aircraft, exhumed, and reburied in the El Alamein War Cemetery, El Alamein, Egypt.

WILBEE, BRUCE GEORGE FS(WAG) R63731. From Stratford, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 21/41 age 20. #77 Squadron (Esse Potius Quam Videri). Whitley aircraft #Z 6934 was shot down seventeen miles north-east of Berlin, Germany at Werneuchen, Germany. Three of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Two of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilbee was buried at Werneuchen, exhumed, and reburied in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany. Addendum: – The squadron was based at Leeming when Whitley aircraft # Z 6934 was lost during a raid against Berlin. Sgts L.G. Sinclair, R.F. Archer (RAF), C.A. Foster (RAF), and PLO. S. Goulston (RAF) were also killed. The complete crew are all buried in the same cemetery. Detail from “Some of the Many” by Roy Walker, Kent, England.

W1LBEE, MORLEY F/O(AG) J35193//R197024. From Stratford, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 11/45. #423 Squadron (Quaerimus Et Petimus). Sunderland aircraft crashed. Please see Seeger J.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Air Gunner Wilbee is buried in the Church of Ireland Churchyard, Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, Ireland.

WILCOX, CLAUDE NEIL F/O(P) J9496. From Fort Meade, Florida, U.S.A. Killed Jul 21/43 age 22. #60 Operational Training Unit. Mosquito aircraft #HJ 892 crashed at the Catherton Farm, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire, England, cause not known. Flying Officer Pilot Wilcox is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

WILCOX, GEORGE JOHN F/O(P) 151803 – Royal Air Force. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed May 21/44 age 22. #5 Operational Training Unit. Ventura aircraft crashed. Please see WO W.H. Harris for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Wilcox is buried in the Dunure Cemetery, Ayrshire County, Scotland.

WILCOX, LEONARD RUSSELL CPL R74336 – radar mechanic. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed Apr 24/44 age 22. #425 Alouette Squadron (Je Te Plumerai). Halifax aircraft crashed, Cpl. Wilcox was on board to check out the radar equipment in the aircraft. Please see P/O Richmond W. Smith for casualty list and flight detail. Corporal Wilcox is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WILCOX, OLIVER JAMES LAC(P) R263815 – under training. From Woodslee, Ontario. Killed May 6/44 age 26. #2 Elementary Flying Training School, Fort William, Ontario. LAC Wilcox was flying Tiger Moth aircraft #5991 and was engaged in solo practise of circuits and landings and bounced on landing. He appeared to correct with half throttle only and an incipient spin resulted. LAC Wilcox was killed when the aircraft crashed and burned. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Wilcox is buried in the Jarriett or Woodslee United Church Cemetery, Cottom, Ontario.

WILDE, ALAN RAYMOND FS(P) R191982. From London, Ontario. Killed Oct 13/44 age 20. #24 Operational Training Unit (Cum Labore Adjuvantes). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Matthew R.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wilde is buried in the St. Paul Churchyard, Goose Green Cemetery, Wigan, Lancashire, England.

WILDE, CHARLES GARNETT FS(P) R85433. From Richmound, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jul 3/42 age 22. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum). BROTHER to Richard Nelson Wilde. Hampden aircraft lost. Please see Crothers T.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wilde is buried in the Oud Leusden General Cemetery, Amersfoort, Utrecht, Holland.

WILDE, CLARENCE ELDER SGT(WAG) R51121. From Kinley, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jan 2/43 age 34. #210 Squadron (Yn Y Nwyfre Ynhedfan). Catalina aircraft #VA 725 failed to return from a trip. Sgt F.H. Luckey was also killed. Eight of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilde has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILDE, JAMES P/O(BA) J18537//R66444 From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Oct 7/43 age 20. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – Stuttgart, Germany. Please see FS F.J. Neal for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Wilde is buried in the Churchyard at Rachecourt-Sur-Blaise, Haute-Marne, France.

WILDE, RICHARD NELSON AC1 R94568 – aero engine mechanic. From Richmound, Saskatchewan. Died Jul 8/41 age 19. #2 Service Flying Training School, Uplands, Ontario. BROTHER to Charles Garnett Wilde. Death by accidental drowning in the Rideau River, near Uplands. AirCraftman First Class Wilde is buried in the Maple Creek Cemetery at Maple Creek, Saskatchewan.

WILDFONG, GORDON WALTER WO2(N) R151070. From Kitchener, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 16/44 age 21. #100 Squadron (Sarang Tebaun Jangan Duolok). Lancaster aircraft #ND 681 was shot down at Poix-de-la-Somme during a raid against Stuttgart, Germany. Six RAF members of the crew, FS A. Dawson, Sgts H. Ellison, V. Favager, D. Gibson, A.G. Redman, and E. Shatz were also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Navigator Wildfong is buried in the Churchyard at Poix-de-laSomme, Somme, France.

WILDING, JOHN ARCHIBALD F/O(P) J27908 D.F.C. From New York City, New York, U.S.A. Killed in Action Sep 9/44 age 23. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). The crew of Halifax aircraft #MP 681 were returning from a bombing operation to Le Havre, France with a fire between the port engines. The wing burnt off and the bombs exploded on impact when the aircraft crashed near Wallingford, Berkshire. F/O Wilding maintained control of the aircraft long enough for his crew to bail out but he went down with the aircraft. Sgt J.F. Andrew (RAF) was also killed. Thorb Thompson of Abernathy, Saskatchewan was the Wireless Operator Air Gunner and was one of the crew who successfully bailed out. Flying Officer Pilot Wilding is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WILE, FLOYD ALVIN P/O(N) J16872. From Scotch Village, Hants County, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action May 17/43 age 24. #617 Dambuster Squadron (Apres Moi Le Deluge). Lancaster aircraft #ED 864 was shot down at Wesel, Germany whilst engaged in the Dambuster Raid against the Moehne Dam. WO A. Garshowitz, FS F.A. Garbas, and four RAF members of the crew were also killed. Pilot Officer Navigator Wile was buried at Wesel, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

WILEY, BURTON KEITH F/L(P) J13334. From St. John, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Aug 27/44 age 24. #613 City of Manchester Squadron (Semper Parate). Mosquito aircraft failed to return from a moonlight operation in support of the Army in France. The RAF navigator was also killed. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Wiley has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILEY, CHARLES GORDON FS(P) R78721. From Galt, Ontario. Killed Mar 18/42 age 23. #15 Operational Training Unit, White Waltham, England. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see FS R. Riedy for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wiley is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WILEY, GEORGE WILLIAM F/L(P) J7234. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 25144. age 23. #112 Squadron (Swift In Destruction). Kittyhawk aircraft was shot down on March 10, 1943 forty- five miles north-west of Tatauin, Egypt. #112 Sqdn. lost 6 pilots this day. F/L Wiley was taken Prisoner of War and was one of seventy-six Allied Officers that attempted an escape from Prisoner of War Camp Stalag Luft 3. 50 were killed, 15 were recaptured, and 11 escaped. Canadians, F/Ls G.E. McGill, H. Birkland M.i.D., G.A. Kidder, P.W. Langford M.i.D., J.C. Wernham M.i.D., and F/L Wiley were six of the 50 killed by the Gestapo on personal orders from Adolph Hitler. Please see F/L J.C. Wernham for a list of the non-Canadians killed. F/L Wiley had been slightly injured on October 7, 1942 when he made a wheels up landing in his battle damaged Kittyhawk at El Daba, Egypt. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Wiley is buried in the Old Garrison Cemetery at Poznan, Poland.

WILEY, JAMES WILSON F/O(P) J13479. From Viscount, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Nov 25/43 age 24. #1 Squadron (In Omnibus Princeps). F/O Wiley was flying Typhoon aircraft #JP 592 on a cross-channel sweep over the Cherbourg Peninsula and his aircraft was last seen going down in flames from 500 feet. Flying Officer Pilot Wiley is buried in the Old Communal Cemetery, Cherbourg, Manche, France.

WILHELM, EDWARD LOUIS F/O(OB) J12711. From Kitchener, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 31/44 age 25. #608 Squadron (Omnibus Ungulis). Hudson aircraft missing. Please see Webb H. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Observer Wilhelm is buried in the Salerno War Cemetery, Montecorvino Pugliano, Italy.

WILKEN, GARNET WILLARD FS(AG) R122393. From Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan. Killed Nov 9/42 age 21. #22 Operational Training Unit, Wellesbourne, England. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Hebert A.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Wilken is buried in the Stratford-On-Avon Cemetery, Evesham Road, Warwickshire, England.

WILKES, JAMES EDWARD P/O(P) J9185. From Riverside, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 6/42 age 28. #407 Demon Squadron (To Hold On High). Hudson aircraft lost. Please see Coutts B.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Wilkes is buried in the Town Cemetery, Dunkirk, France.

WILKES, ROBERT DIXON P/O(P) J5119. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Oct 19/41 age 25. #1 Service Flying Training School, Camp Borden, Ontario. P/O Wilkes and LAC G. Yearsley were engaged in flying sequences 6, 7, 8, and 22 and were killed when Harvard aircraft #2604 crashed three quarters of a mile south of Banks, Ontario. Pilot Officer Pilot Wilkes is buried in St. John’s Norway Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.

WILKIE, DAVID SGT(P) 655041 – Royal Air Force. From Vernon, British Columbia. Killed Mar 13/43 age 23. #31 Operational Training Unit. Sgt Wilke was killed when his Hudson aircraft crashed during a training exercise. Sergeant Pilot Wilkie is buried in the Royal Naval Cemetery, Bermuda.

WILKIE, GORDON JOHN FS(WAG) R65170. From North Sydney, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Apr 13/42 age 31. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Hampden aircraft lost. Please see Lantz G.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilkie has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILKIE, WILLIAM F/O(P) J22219. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jan 14/44 age 21. #404 Buffalo Squadron (Ready To Fight). The crew of Beaufighter aircraft #LZ 173 were participating in a convoy strike in the Lister/Stavanger area of Norway when their aircraft was hit by enemy flak. The Beaufighter disappeared in the water during a ditching attempt in heavy seas; the RAF navigator was also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Wilkie has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILKIN, RICHARD PENNINGTON S/L(P) J6026 DFC, MiD, MC. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed in Action Sep 20/43 age 23. #138 Squadron (For Freedom). S/L Wilkin also earned the Czechoslovakian Military Cross and was killed when his Halifax aircraft #DG 252 went down in the sea off Holland. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Squadron Leader Pilot Wilkin is buried in the Terschelling General Cemetery, Frisian Island, Friesland, Holland.

WILKINS, HARRY ARTHUR FS(P) R54116. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 22/42 age 20. #407 Demon Squadron (To Hold On High). FS Wilkins was on his 20th operation and was killed when Hudson aircraft #AM 602 crashed. Please see Dann R.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wilkins has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILKINS, ROBERT ARCHIE F/O(N) J11648//R105732, From Westlock, Alberta. Killed Jan 17/44 age 22. #45 Air Transport Group. Ventura aircraft missing. Please see WO G.A. Flood for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Wilkins has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WILKINS, RUSSELL FREDERICK SGT(P) R128622. From Oliver, British Columbia. Killed Jan 19/43 age 22. #20 Operational Training Unit (Train To Triumph). Wellington aircraft #HD 985 was returning from a training exercise with one engine out and crashed on the beach near Lossiemouth. Five crew members, not Canadians, were also killed. Sergeant Pilot Wilkins is buried in the Lossiemouth Burial Ground, Drainie, Morayshire, Scotland.

WILKINSON, ARTHUR MORLEY FS(AG) R182329. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 29/43 age 23. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), Witchford, England. Lancaster aircraft #DS 834 went down in Holland during a night attack against Berlin, Germany. FS K.S. Bell (RAAF), Sgts G. Johnson (RAF), and L.H. Jones (RAF) were also killed. Two of the crew, not Canadians, taken Prisoner of War. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Wilkinson is buried in the Roman Catholic Churchyard, Tungelroij, Limburg, Holland.

WILKINSON, BERNARD ELLIOTT SGT(BA) R139975. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed Feb 15/43 age 20. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Kester D.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Bomb Aimer Wilkinson is buried in the Warrington Cemetery, Lancashire, England.

WILKINSON, EINAR THOR F/O(P) 42663 – Royal Air Force. From Gimli, Manitoba. Killed in Action Feb 14/41 age 26. #3 Photo Reconnaissance Unit. F/O Wilkinson was flying a Spitfire aircraft failed to return from a trip over the Ruhr Valley, Germany. He had flown Fairey.Battle aircraft with #98 Squadron during the Battle of France. Flying Officer Pilot Wilkinson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILKINSON, GORDON LEA FS(OB) R78711. From Tillsonburg, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 26/42 age 20. #206 Squadron (Nihil Nos Effugit). Whitley aircraft #P 4944 missing during a raid against Bremen, Germany. Sgts E.D. Williams (RAAF), Sgts G.M. Murphy (RAF), F.C. House (RAF), and L.N. Reynolds (RAF) were also killed. Flight Sergeant Observer Wilkinson is buried in the Ohlsdorf Cemetery, Hamburg, Germany.

WILKINSON, LAWRENCE HUGHES S/L(P) C1015. From Calgary, Alberta. Killed in Action Nov 18/42 age 27. #418 City of Edmonton Squadron (Piyautailil). S/L Wilkinson was killed when his Boston aircraft crashed in the Backwater River, one and one half miles southeast of the Joyce Farm, Goldhanger, Essex, England. Squadron Leader Pilot Wilkinson is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WILKINSON, ROY THOMAS F/O(P) J28705. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 12/44 age 22. #422 Flying Yachtsmen Squadron (This Arm Shall Do It). Sunderland aircraft #NJ 175 had a starboard propeller come off whilst carrying a full operational load; the aircraft made a crash landing, on land, at Beleel, County Donegal, Ireland. F/L E.G. Devine and P/O J.R. Forrest were also killed. Four other Canadians were injured, and one other Canadian was uninjured. Flying Officer Pilot Wilkinson is buried in the Church of Ireland Churchyard, Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, Ireland.

WILKINSON, THOMAS EDWARD P/O(BA) J86917//R161487. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 24/44 age 21. #76 Squadron (Resolute). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see P/O L. Marshall for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Wilkinson is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WILKINSON, WILLIAM CAMPBELL PO(P) 40038 – Royal Air Force. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jun 7/40 age 20. #43 Squadron (Gloria Finis). F/O Wilkinson was killed when his Hurricane aircraft was shot down covering the evacuation at Dunkirk. Flying Officer Pilot Wilkinson is buried at Dunkirk, France.

WILLAN, JOHN DAVIS F/O(N) J17145. From Edmonton, Alberta. Died Sep 10/43 age 21. #14 Operational Training Unit (Keep With The Pack). Death caused by injuries resulting from falling from a window of the Stag and Pheasant Hotel in Leicester, England. Flying Officer Navigator Willan is buried at Batley Cemetery, North Hinksey, Berkshire, England.

WILLARD, CHARLES WILLIAM AC2 R220262 – chef. From Cobalt, Ontario. Died Sep 18/43 age 23. #4 Wireless School, Guelph, Ontario. Death caused by injuries sustained in an automobile accident. AirCraftman Second Class Willard is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Haileybury, Ontario.

WILLARD, WILLIAM ROSS FS(P) R133812. From Port Perry, Ontario. Killed Jul 2/43 age 25. #29 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft #X 3801 hit high ground whilst flying in low fog near Wellesbourne, Mounfford, England. Two airmen, not Canadians, were also killed. Flight Sergeant Pilot Willard is buried in the Stratford-OnAvon Cemetery, Evesham Road, Warwickshire, England.

WILLBEE, JACK VINCENT SGT(P) R93429. From Mount Albert, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 25/43 age 21. #261 Squadron (Semper Contendo). Sgt Willbee was killed when his Hurricane aircraft was shot down at Tabayad, Burma. Sergeant Pilot Wilibee has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Singapore War Memorial, Malaya.

WILLETS, LEWIS PHILLIP SGT(P) 1162112 – Royal Air Force. From Victoria, British Columbia. Killed Oct 4/44 age 32. #5 Operational Training Unit, Boundary Bay, British Columbia. Liberator aircraft #EW 127 crashed. Ten RAF airmen, Sgts B.C. Barker, A.J. Birrell, C.P. Davidson, W.N. Jenkins, L.M. Langley, F. Laws, FO. L.T. Jordan, P/Os RD. Metcalfe, E.G. Mitchell, and A. Rockcliffe were also killed. Sergeant Pilot Willets is buried in the Royal Oak Burial Park, Victoria, British Columbia.

WILLETT, DONALD ARTHUR F/O(P) J21226. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed Nov 11/44 age 24. #8 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood, Nova Scotia. The crew of Mosquito aircraft KB 110 were on a cross- country training exercise and were recalled to base due to a sudden deterioration in weather conditions. Both F/O Willett and Sgt E.D. Bround were killed when the aircraft crashed at the mouth of the Black River. Flying Officer Pilot Willett is buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

WILLETT, GILBERT FOWLER LAC R65048 – aero engine mechanic. From Granville Ferry, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Nov 4/41 age 38. #5 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron (Volando Vincimus). Stranraer aircraft #946 crashed on a mountain top east of Squamish, British Columbia. LAC C.M. Ross, Cpl. J. Femie, Sgts G.S. Palmer, and J.F. Bliss were also killed. Leading AirCraftman Willett is buried in an inaccessible grave near the crash site. His name is also inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WILLETT, JOHN HENRY REGINALD LAC(P) R122014 – under training. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Jan 19/42 age 23. #18 Elementary Flying Training School, Westminster, British Columbia. Tiger Moth aircraft crashed. Please see Muckle S.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Willett is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery at Vancouver, British Columbia.

WILLIAMS, ALVIN THOMAS F/O(P) 40276 – Royal Air Force. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 9/40. age 20. #263 Squadron (Ex Ungue Leonern). F/O Williams was assigned to fly Gloster Gladiator aircraft off H.M.S. Glorious when the ship was sunk June 8, 1940 off Norway. F/O P.H. Purdy D.F.C., M.i.D. was also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Williams has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILLIAMS, ARTHUR P/O(P) J4560. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Nov 26/41 age 25. #74 Squadron (I Fear No Man). P/O Williams was killed when his Spitfire aircraft was shot down twelve miles west of Start Head, England. Pilot Officer Pilot Williams is buried in the Llanion Cemetery, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

WILLIAMS, ARTHUR FREDERICK FS(WAG) R67530. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 26/42 age 27. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum). Hampden aircraft #AE 298 missing, presumed enemy action, presumed over the target. FSs W.R. Groff, FS L.O. Stalker, and Sgt R.H.D. Morgan (RAF) were also killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Williams has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILLIAMS, ARTHUR RAYMOND FS(BA) R71274. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jan 14/44 age 23. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Brunswick, Germany. Please see Timmins W.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Williams is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

WILLIAMS, BAYDON BALA P/O(P) J211991/R9929. From Strome, Alberta. Killed Jan 23/43 age 25. #34 Operational Training Unit, Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick. Ventura aircraft #AE 872 was flying as lead aircraft in a formation of two when it suddenly broke away in a dive and crashed ton miles east of St. Stephens at Hills Mountain Bridge, New Brunswick. P/O P.W. McCarthy and P/O GA. Norris (RNZAF) were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Williams is buried in the Rural Cemetery, St. George, New Brunswick.

WILLIAMS, BRYN FS(P) 1312342 – Royal Air Force. From Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. Killed Aug 5/42 age 20. Aircraft crashed in England. Flight Sergeant Pilot Williams is buried at Leeds, England.

WILLIAMS, CHARLES FRANKLIN FS(AG) R75063. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed Jul 6/42 age 22. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Palmason S.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Williams is buried in St. John Churchyard, Beck Row, Mildenhall, Suffolk, England.

WILLIAMS, DAVID GARTH FS(AG) R77986. From Banff, Alberta. Killed in Action Dec 6/42 age 20. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), East Wretham, Kent, England. Target – Mannheim, Germany. Please see Stammers E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Williams was buried in the Cemetery at Alsheim, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

WILLIAMS, DAVID GABB G/C(P) C176. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed Nov 23/44 age 33. #4 Training Command, Calgary, Alberta. Beechcraft Expeditor aircraft crashed. Please see Atkinson J.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Group Captain Pilot Williams is buried in the Edmonton Cemetery at Edmonton, Alberta.

WILLIAMS, DOUGLAS F/O(P) J15206. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed Jun 12/43 age 22. #410 Cougar Squadron (Noctivaga). Tiger Moth aircraft crashed at Stormont, near Belfast. One airman, not Canadian, were also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Williams is buried in the City Cemetery, Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland.

WILLIAMS, EDWARD FORSAITH P/O(WAG) J95193//R94946. From Garden Head, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jan 12/45 age 27. #435 Chinthe Squadron (Cerli Provehendi). Dakota aircraft crashed. Please see Scott K.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Williams was buried near the crash site, exhumed, and reburied in the Mandalay Military Cemetery, Burma.

WILLIAMS, EDWIN MOUNTFORD W/C(P) C988 A.F.C. From Victoria, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jan 28/45 age 28. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigamus). Target – Stuttgart, Germany. Lancaster aircraft #MZ 451 crashed on take-off at RCAF Station, Skipton on Swale, England. P/Os G.J. Doyle, R.J. Nicol’s, R.E. Chatfield, F/O W. Fleming, and one RAF crew member were also killed. Wing Commander Pilot Williams is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WILLIAMS, ELMER FASKEN WO2(BA) R160076. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 4/44 age 27. #166 Squadron (Tenacity). Lancaster aircraft #ME 318 was shot down one mile south of Bissingen, near Stuttgart, Germany during operations over Karlsruhe, Germany. F/O A.J. Reid, FSs H.R. Thyret, R.J. Barr, one RAF, and one RAAF member of the crew were also killed. One Canadian, F/O Clewley, was safe. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Williams was buried in the Parish Cemetery at Bissingen, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

WILLIAMS, ERIC HENRY LAC(P) R54298 – under training. From City View, Ontario. Killed Mar 12/41 age 22. #8 Service Flying Training School, Moncton, New Brunswick. Anson aircraft #1909 and Anson aircraft #9742 were in a mid-air collision four miles south-east of the airport at Lakeburn, New Brunswick. P/O C. Gillard was killed in aircraft #1909 and LAC Williams was killed in aircraft #9742. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Williams is buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, at Ottawa, Ontario.

WILLIAMS, ERLE KEITH F/O(P) J22780//R116076. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed in Action Feb 25/44 age 21. #619 Squadron. Lancaster aircraft #LM 419 missing whilst on operations against Schweinfurt, Germany. Four crew members, not Canadians, taken Prisoner of War and two of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Pilot Williams is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

WILLIAMS, FREDERICK GEORGE FS(P) R77474. From Verdun, Quebec. Killed May 10/42 age 20. #102 Operational Training Unit. Tiger Moth aircraft crashed. Please see Coleman E.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Williams is buried in the St. Mary Churchyard, Black Bourton, Oxfordshire, England.

WILLIAMS, GORDON HOWELL P/O(P) 115996 – Royal Air Force. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Sep 19/42 age 21. #32 Elementary Flying Training School, Bowden, Alberta. P/O Williams and LAC O.W. Wynne (RAF) were killed when Stearman aircraft #FJ 923 crashed. Pilot Officer Pilot Williams is buried in the Innisfail Cemetery at Innisfail, Alberta.

WILLIAMS, GORDON IVAN WO2(BA) R119950. From Elkhorn, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jan 31/44 age 21. #97 Squadron (Achieve Your Aim), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft #JB 659 missing during a night strike against Berlin, Germany. FS C.M. Price and P/O A.R. Hart (RAAF) were also killed. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Williams is buried in the General Cemetery, Zwanenburg, Haarlemmermeer, Holland.

WILLIAMS, HARRY ROBINSON FS(WAG) R56348. From Valleyfield, Quebec. Killed May 7/42 age 22. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft #Z 8861 failed to return from a night bombing practise. FSs W.R. Howard, D. Glintz, Sgts J.G. Wood (RAF), and V.G. Carter (RAF) were also killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Navigator Williams has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILLIAMS, HERBERT MARMADUKE SGT(AG) 798632 – Royal Air Force. From St. John’s, Newfoundland. Killed in Action Sep 18/42 age 23. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), Marham, Norfolk, England. Wellington aircraft #X 3718 failed to return from a mine-laying operation. Sgts J.C. Allan (RAF), J.A. Hunter (RAF), P/Os F.H. Ellis (RAF), and R.D. Owen (RAF) were also killed. Sergeant Air Gunner Williams has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILLIAMS, JAMES DENNIS SGT(AG) R130791. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed in Action Mar 1/43 age 20. #103 Squadron (Noli Me Tangere). Lancaster aircraft lost. Please see Pulley H. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Williams is buried in the Sage War Cemetery, Oldenburg, Land Niederaschsen, Germany.

WILLIAMS, JAMES HENRY FS(BA) R106082. From Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Killed in Action Aug 6/44 age 22. #50 Squadron (From Defence To Attack). Lancaster aircraft #W 4824 missing from a trip to Bois de Cassan, France. FS R. Armstrong (RAF), F/O G.F. Coombs (RAF), Sgts H.J. Mallen (RAF), and J. Spedding (RAF) were also killed. One Canadian, Sgt Drover, was taken Prisoner of War, and one of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Williams is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Pontoise, Seine-et-Oise, France.

WILLIAMS, JAMES PATRICK FS(AG) R77403. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Apr 28/42 age 23. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft #R 3198 crashed and burned at Low Farm, Warwickshire. Sgt J. Schweitzer and Sgt H.C. Crouch (RNZAF) were also killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Williams is buried in the Stratford-On-Avon Cemetery, Evesham Road, Warwickshire, England.

WILLIAMS, JAMES ROY FS(AG) R284723. From Enid, Saskatchewan. Killed Apr 28/45 age 20. #1653 Heavy Conversion Unit. Lancaster aircraft crashed. Please see Travis J.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Williams is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WILLIAMS, JOHN P/O(WAG) J18379//R92255. From Cumberland, British Columbia. Killed in Action Aug 24/43 age 22. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Shaw W.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Williams is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany,

WILLIAMS, JOHN F/O(BA) 5084411628613 – Royal Air Force. From Eburne, British Columbia. Killed in Action Mar 31/45 age 25. #215 Squadron (Surgite Nox Adest). Liberator aircraft lost during operations. F/O Williams had flown with #242 Squadron. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Williams is buried in the Maynamati War Cemetery, Comilla, Pakistan.

WILLIAMS, JOHN DANIEL FS(P) R79368. From Verdun, Quebec. Killed in Action Sep 10/42 age 30. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft missing during an operation over enemy territory. P/O W.T. McBratney, Sgts C.H. Bell, W.T. Cranna, and FS R.W. Hughes also killed. This aircraft and crew were attached to #102 Squadron. Flight Sergeant Pilot Williams is buried in the Northern Cemetery, Flushing, Zealand, Holland.

WILLIAMS, JOHN FREDERICK HART F/L(P) J17270 D.F.C. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 26/44 age 22. #257 Burma Squadron (Thay Myay Gyee Shin Shwe Hii). Typhoon aircraft was engaged in an armed reconnaissance in the Argentan area of France and was flying at 3,000 feet over Cobourg when F/L Williams reported by r/t that he had been hit in the back by shrapnel. The aircraft dived into the ground and burst into flames. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Williams has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILLIAMS, JOHN HARRISON P/O(P) J24951. From Tilbury, Ontario. Killed Jun 15/43 age 21. #7 Elementary Flying Training School, Windsor, Ontario. Tiger Moth aircraft #3971 and Tiger Moth aircraft #5909 were both carrying out training sequences 6, 7, and 8 when they collided in mid-air over the aerodrome at Windsor. LAC L.T. Jackson and P/O Williams were killed in aircraft #3971. Pilot Officer Pilot Williams is buried in Stewart Cemetery, Tilbury, Ontario.

WILLIAMS, JOHN KEITH DINGLE P/O(OB) J4689. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed Jun 30/41 age 23. Pilot Officer Observer Williams is buried in the Hawkhead Cemetery, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

WILLIAMS, JOHN SCOTT W/C(P) C2729 M.C., A.F.C. From Westmount, Quebec. Died Jan 1/44 age 51. #3 Training Command, Montreal, Quebec. W/C. Williams had been awarded the M.C. and the A.F.C. in World War 1. He died of natural causes while in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Quebec. Wing Commander Pilot Williams is buried in the Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal, Quebec.

WILLIAMS, JOHN WILLIAM P/O(P) J15604 D.F.C. From Chilliwack, British Columbia. Killed Oct 31/42 age 20. #126 Squadron (Foremost In Attack). Liberator aircraft crashed. Please see Davey R.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Williams has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Gibraltar War Memorial, Gibraltar.

WILLIAMS, JOSEPH EDWARD P/O(AG) C90374//R225403. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 18/44 age 21. #431 Iroquois Squadron (The Hatiten Ronteriios). Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Jackson G. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Williams is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Boran-sur-Oise, Oise, France.

WILLIAMS, JOSEPH LEONARD BENEDICT LAC R190157 – aero engine mechanic. From Albany, New York, U.S.A. Killed in Action Jan 1/45 age 25. #6414 Servicing Echelon. LACs Williams and G.R. Bell were both killed when enemy aircraft strafed the airfield at Eindhoven, Holland. Leading AirCraftman Williams is buried in the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

WILLIAMS, LESLIE LLEWELLYN P/O(P) J85857. From Foxwarren, Manitoba. Killed Jun 1/44 age 22. #1667 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Sherven V.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Williams is buried in the Sleepyhillock Cemetery, near Montrose, Angus, Scotland.

WILLIAMS, LIONEL HARRY FS(AG) R122012. From Ladysmith, British Columbia. Killed in Action Oct 2/42 age 24. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus). Target – Krefeld, Germany. Please see Murphy E.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Williams is buried in the General Cemetery, Noordwijk, South Holland, Holland.

WILLIAMS, MALDWYN WYN P/O(OB) J7204. From Merlin, Ontario. Killed in Action May 20/42 age 25. #103 Squadron (Noli Me Tangere). Wellington aircraft missing. Please see Taylor L.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Observer Williams is buried in the War Cemetery at Escoublac-La-Baule, France.

WILLIAMS, PERCY GORDON WO2(AG) R116322. From Harrowby, Manitoba. Killed in Action Feb 25/43 age 20. #207 Squadron (Semper Paratus). Lancaster aircraft lost. Please see Sexton M.K. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner Williams is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

WILLIAMS, PETER YEATES F/O(P) J21862. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Aug 16/43 age 22. #58 Squadron (Alis Nocturnis). Halifax aircraft missing. Please see F/O H. Park for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Williams has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILLIAMS, RAYMOND JOHN WO2(OB) R77251. From St. Vincent De Paul, Quebec. Killed in Action Sep 27/42 age 21. #148 Squadron (Trusty). Wellington aircraft failed to return from operations. Sgt N.G. Beadle (RAF) was also killed. Four others of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class II Observer Williams has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

WILLIAMS, REGINALD FRANK F/L(P) 43262//621170 – Royal Air Force. From Whonock, British Columbia. Killed in Action Oct 9/43 age 23. #78 Squadron (Nemo Non Paratus). Target – Hanover, Germany. Please see P/O S. McManus for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Williams was buried at Harsewinkel, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

WILLIAMS, REMSEN TAYLOR LAC(P) R79400. From Long Island, New York, U.S.A. Killed Oct 20/41 age 26. #11 Elementary Flying Training School, Cap de la Madeleine, Quebec. LAC P.R. Brimberry, the pilot of Fleet Finch aircraft #4655, and LAC Williams, the pilot of Fleet Finch #4625, were both killed when their aircraft were in a mid-air collision over the aerodrome at Cap de la Madeleine. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Williams is buried in the Steinway Family Vault, Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.

WILLIAMS, ROBERT EARL FS(AG) R137111. From Cythiana, Kentucky, U.S.A. Killed in Action Mar 5/43 age 21. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Walen G. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Williams has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILLIAMS, ROBERT EARLE FS(WAG) R76043. From Florence, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action May 3/42 age 20. #418 City of Edmonton Squadron (Piyautailil). Boston aircraft #W 8340 was taking off from the aerodrome at West Mailing, England when the starboard oleo and landing wheel fractured and fell from the aircraft tearing off a major portion of the starboard elevator and tailplane. The aircraft crashed, the bomb load exploded and the aircraft was completely destroyed. FS G. FaIlls, one RAF member of the aircrew, P/O H.H. Whitfield, and one RAF member of the ground crew, F/L H.W. Biggs, were also killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Williams is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WILLIAMS, ROBERT EDWARD F/O(N) J46275//R200735. From Niagara Falls, Ontario. Killed Apr 20/45 age 20. #19 Operational Training Unit. The crew of Wellington aircraft #LP 760 were on a cross- country training flight and were flying at 5,000 feet when there was a flash and a dull explosion. The starboard outer wing sheared off and the aircraft completely disintegrated before falling over a three mile area near Humbie, East Lothian. Sgt W. Gourlay (RAF) and four others of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Flying Officer Navigator Williams is buried in St. Martin’s New Burial Ground, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland.

WILLIAMS, ROBERT ELLIOTT FS(AG) R159471. From New Westminster, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jan 11/44 age 20. #104 Squadron (Strike Hard). Target – Piraeus, Greece. Please see FS J.M. Hunter for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Williams has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

WILLIAMS, ROLAND WESLEY P/O(AG) J95255//R265927. From Unity, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Apr 18/45 age 20. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Heligoland, Germany. Please see Hill F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Williams has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILLIAMS, RONALD LENARD F/O(P) J17347//R95440. From Foxwarren, Manitoba. Killed Nov 22/44 age 22. #272 Squadron. F/O Williams was killed when his Harvard aircraft crashed ten miles southeast of Newport Roch, Suez, Egypt. Flying Officer Pilot Williams has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

WILLIAMS, STANLEY SMITH F/L(N) J15283. From Oak Lake, Manitoba. Died Aug 20/43 age 20. #413 Tusker Squadron (Ad Vigilamus Undis). F/L Williams was drowned when a boat capsized in Koggala Lake. Flight Lieutenant Navigator Williams is buried in the Liveramentu Cemetery at Colombo, Ceylon.

WILLIAMS, SYDNEY ARTHUR SGT(AG) R273034. From Chateauguay Heights, Quebec. Killed May 2/45 age 19. #10 Bombing and Gunnery School, Mount Pleasant, Prince Edward Island. Bolingbroke aircraft crashed. Please see Shaw J.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Williams is buried in the United Church Cemetery, Chateauguay, Quebec.

WILLIAMS, THOMAS ROSS P/O(P) 41512 – Royal Air Force. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 28139 age 21. #207 Squadron (Semper Paratus). Fairey Battle aircraft crashed. Pilot Officer Pilot Williams is buried in the St. Peter and St. Paul Churchyard, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England.

WILLIAMS, TRACY ARTHUR THOMAS P/O(AG) J18908//R134756. From Stonewall, Manitoba. Killed in Action Aug 24/43 age 21. #78 Squadron (Nemo Non Paratus). Halifax aircraft #JD 248 lost during a night trip to Berlin, Germany. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Williams is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WILLIAMS, WILLIAM CHARLES WO2 107. From Montreal, Quebec. Died Dec 9/40 age 35. Death by natural causes while in the Hospital at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Warrant Officer Class II Williams is buried in the Fort Massey Cemetery, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

WILLIAMS, WYNDHAM LAC R153843. From Toronto, Ontario. Died May 26/43 age 50. Leading AirCraftman Williams is buried in Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.

WILLIAMSON, ALBERT JOHN P/O(N) J88424//R160188. From Little Current, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 19/44 age 23. #207 Squadron (Semper Paratus). Lancaster aircraft #ME 814 crashed and completely disintegrated at Margerie-Hancourt during an attack against Revigny, France. Sgts W. Shaw (RAF), F.B. Smith (RAF), B. Woodward (RAF), D. Wensley (RAF), and one other crew member, not Canadian, were also killed. Pilot Officer Navigator Williamson is buried in the Churchyard at Margerie-Hancourt, Marne, France.

WILLIAMSON, BRUCE ARTHUR F/L(N) J13366. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action April/45 age 28. #619 Squadron. Target – Leipzig, Germany. Please see F/L A.E. McMorran for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Navigator Williamson was buried at Loberitz, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Berlin War Cemetery, Chariottenburg, Germany.

WILLIAMSON, HARRY ROBERT FS(WAG) R93550. From Cambrai, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Oct 1/42 age 20. #61 Squadron (Per Puram Tunantes). Lancaster aircraft was shot down over Rostock, Germany. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Williamson is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WILLIAMSON, HARRY WARD WO2(P) R71602. From Port Hope, Ontario. Killed Jul 16/42 age 29. #158 Squadron (Strength In Unity). Halifax aircraft #BB 203 crashed at Manor Farm, Cornborough, Yorkshire. P/O J.F. Withy (RAF) and three other RAF members of the crew were also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot Williamson is buried in All Saints Churchyard, Newton-upon-Ouse, Yorkshire, England.

WILLIAMSON, JACK SGT(AG) R186329. From Muncey, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 4/43 age 19. #431 Iroquois Squadron (The Hatiten Ronteriios). Target – Leipzig, Germany. Please see S/L R.G. Cook D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Williamson is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WILLIAMSON, JAMES SGT(AG) 1343703 – Royal Air Force. From Coburg, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 18/43 age 31. #103 Squadron (Noll Me Tangere). Lancaster aircraft failed to return from operations. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Air Gunner Williamson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILLIAMSON, JOHN ANDREW FS(WAG) R95454. From Brandon, Manitoba. Killed in Action Apr 4/43 age 33. #487 New Zealand Squadron (Ki Te Mutunga). Ventura aircraft crashed. Please see Weaver S.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Williamson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILLIAMSON, JOHN SHERWOOD P/O(AG) J87864. From St. George, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Oct 5/44 age 20. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Halifax aircraft missing. Please see S/L W.R. Moseley-Williams D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Williamson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Eng/efield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILLIAMSON, NEIL FS(WAG) R68142. From St. Thomas, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 12/42 age 23. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – two German battleships in the English Channel. Please see Thomas T. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Williamson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILLIAMSON, ROGER LESLIE LAC(P) R86506 – under training. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed May 24/41 age 21. #5 Elementary Flying Training School, High River, Alberta. Tiger Moth aircraft crashed. Please see Sgt B.C. Smith for flight detail. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Williamson is buried in the Edmonton Cemetery at Edmonton, Alberta.

WILLIAMSON, WALTER DONALD SGT(P) R131709. From Carbon, Alberta. Killed Feb 16/43 age 20. #7 Elementary Flying Training School, Desford, England. Sgt Williamson and F/L V.G.W. Engstrom (RAF) were both killed when Tiger Moth aircraft #DE 461 crashed at Sutton, Cerney, Leicestershire. Sergeant Pilot Williamson is buried in the lbstock Cemetery, Leicestershire, England.

WILLIGAR, LLOYD EDGAR FS(WAG) R73086. From Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Apr 18/42 age 21. #101 Squadron (Mens Agitat Molem). Wellington aircraft #X 3655 was carrying incendiaries and special flares when it was shot down northwest of Lubeck, Germany at Segeburg, Holstein, Germany. Four RAF crew members were also killed. There were two #101 Sqdn. aircraft lost this same date. Please see P/O E.A. House for information regarding the other aircraft and for a list of all RAF personnel killed from both aircraft. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Willigar was buried at Segeburg, exhumed, and reburied in the Ohlsdorf Cemetery, Hamburg, Germany.

WILLINGTON, DAVID FS(AG) R138346. From Fort Fraser, British Columbia. Killed in Action Nov 22/43 age 31. #102 Ceylon Squadron (Tentate Et Perficite). Halifax aircraft #LW 333 was returning from a raid against Berlin, Germany when it was in a mid-air collision. The Halifax crashed at Barmby Moor, Yorkshire. Six of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Willington is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WILLIS, ALBERT ANTHONY JOSEPH P/O(AG) J89218//R221202. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 3/44 age 22. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – Vokel, Holland. Please see P/O R.A. Lamb for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Willis is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WILLIS, FRANK CAMERON S/L(P) 40332 – Royal Air Force. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Nov 8/42 age 24. #421 Red Indian Squadron (Bellicum Cecinere). Spitfire aircraft failed to return from a cross-channel sweep. S/L Willis had been an instructor and an Atlantic Ferry pilot. He was the Commanding Officer of #421 Squadron at the time of his death. Squadron Leader Pilot Willis has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILLIS, FREDERICK GRANT F/O(P) J7324. From Victoria, British Columbia. Killed Apr 19/43 ago 22. #602 City of Glasgow Squadron (Cave Leonenn Cruciatum). Spitfire #AR 430 aircraft was in a mid-air collision before it crashed at Newton Cottage, near Crondall, Hampshire. Flying Officer Pilot Willis is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WILLIS, GORDON KEITH F/O(BA) J23367. From Calabogie, Ontario. Killed in Action May 8/44 age 28. #44 Rhodesia Squadron (Fulmina Regis lusta). Lancaster aircraft #ND 741 was shot down north-east of Mer, France during a night trip to Salbris, France. FS G.W. Woodd (RAAF), P/Os R.C. Alexander (RAF), G.R. Miles (RAF), F/O A. Greenwood (RAF), and S/L C.H. Hunter (RAF) were also killed. One other crew member, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Willis is buried in Main Cemetery, Orleans, Cher, France.

WILLIS, ROBERT EDGAR LAC(P) R118031 – under training. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Jul 25/42 age 20. #12 Service Flying Training School, Brandon, Manitoba. Cessna Crane aircraft crashed. Please see Cpl. G. McIntosh for casualty list and flight detail. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Willis is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery at Vancouver, British Columbia.

WILLISON, RAYMOND PHILLIP F/O(P) J39140. From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Killed Nov 9/44 age 22. #82 Operational Training Unit, Ossington, England. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Rosen A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Willison is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

WILLISTON, ALBERT FS(AG) R176589. From Sydney, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Jan 21/44 age 27. #514 Squadron (Nil Obstare Potest). BROTHER to David Archibald Williston. Lancaster aircraft #LL 672 was shot down by German Major Heinrich Wittenstein flying a JU-88 aircraft whilst engaged in a night trip to Magdeburg, Germany. Sgt P. McQueeny (RAF) was also killed. Two Canadians, F/L J.M. Bourke, F/O E.J. Clare, and three RAF members of the crew were taken Prisoner of War. Major Wittenstein had shot down 83 four engine aircraft, at night, using the upward firing cannons. Ex F/O Earl J. Clare of Port Credit, Ontario said, “Our a/c was attacked twice by a night fighter and was on fire as five of us bailed out. I can’t tell you what happened to Al Williston, whether he hit the tailplane or if it exploded before he got out.” The JU-88 got caught in the explosion and it also was on fire. Major Wittenstein was killed but his radar operator bailed out. The radar operator reported that they were hit by m/g fire from the Lancaster and were on fire. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Williston is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WILLISTON, DAVID ARCHIBALD FS(WAG) R124616. From Sydney, Nova Scotia. Killed Aug 4/43 age 24. #42 Operational Training Unit. BROTHER to Albert Williston. Whitley aircraft #N 1505 was caught in our own searchlights and was seen by the coast guard to dive the sea off Fishguard, England. The aircraft exploded on impact. F/O V. Hinton and two of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Williston has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England. Addendum: – FS Williston was from Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, not Sydney, Nova Scotia. Detail provided by D.A. Stallard, Trenton, Nova Scotia.

WILLMEK, FRANK SGT(FE) R168352. From Mondou, Saskatchewan. Killed Dec 12/44 age 23. #1664 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Levine D. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Flight Engineer Willmek is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

WILLMOTT, DAVID MILLER SGT(AG) R209089. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 13/44 age 20. #90 Squadron (Celer). Target – Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Please see Allan A. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Willmott is buried in the General Cemetery, Hal, near Brummen, Gelderland, Holland.

WILLOUGHBY, ARTHUR WEATHERLEY P/O(P) J11264//R110261. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Jun 9/42 age 27. #1 Central Navigation School, Rivers, Manitoba. Anson aircraft crashed. Please see Mazur A.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Willoughby is buried in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby, British Columbia.

WILLOUGHBY, EDWIN BERTRAM P/O(P) J85159//R90559. From North Bay, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 1/42 age 21. #25 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Prime P. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Willoughby has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILLS, HAROLD ALEXANDER rL(N) C5013. From Kitchener, Ontario. Killed Nov 28/43 age 23. #45 Delivery Group, Dorval, Quebec. Mosquito aircraft missing, P/O G.R. Styles was also killed. Flight Lieutenant Navigator Wills has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WILLS, JACK GORDON F/O(P) J21802. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed in Action Sep 21/44 age 21. #48 Squadron (Forte Et Fidele). Dakota aircraft #KG 417 was engaged in a supply operation when it crashed at an isolated site eight miles south-west of Arnhem, Holland. One Canadian, F/O J.W. Erickson, two of the crew, not Canadians, and four British Army personnel were also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Wills was buried near the scene of the crash, exhumed, and reburied in the Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Arnhem, Holland.

WILLS, JOHN TRENT P/O(P) J15375. From St. John, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Feb 22/43 age 21. #43 Squadron (Gloria Finis). Spitfire aircraft #ES 183 failed to return from operations. Pilot Officer Pilot Wills has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

WILLS, THOMAS JAMES SGT(P) R53359. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Jun 22/41 age 20. #90 Squadron (Celer). Fortress aircraft was undergoing altitude tests when it broke up in the air at 30,000 feet over Catterick Bridge, Yorkshire. Sergeant Pilot Wills is buried in the Catterick Cemetery, Yorkshire, England.

WILLSON, ARTHUR BRUCE WO2(P) R128764. From Sandwick, British Columbia. Killed in Action Oct 22/43 age 21. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Kassel, Germany. Please see McMurdy G.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot Willson is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

WILLSON, DAVID GORDON P/O(AG) J89059//R201053. From Ridgetown, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 18/44 age 20. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Target – Mandeville, Calvados, France. Please see Haley W. St.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Willson is buried in the Canadian War Cemetery, Bretteville-sur-Laize, Calvados, France.

WILLSON, JOHN CAMPBELL FS(BA) R145481. From Maywood, Illinois, U.S.A. Killed in Action Jun 22/44 age 20. #44 Rhodesia Squadron (Fulmina Regis lusta). Lancaster aircraft #LM 434 lost during a night operation against Wesseling, Germany. Two Canadians, WOs Tobin and Ron Schott were taken Prisoner of War. There were two #44 Sqdn. aircraft lost in the same area this night. Those killed included the following seven RAF airmen; Sgts J.D. Barber, D. Blackie, L.H. Bozier, R.W. Brett, PO. T.S. Calder, P/C. N.J.W. Scholtz, FS M.W.B. Steele, and F/O N.J. Smith (RAAF). Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Willson is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Lanklaar, Limbourg, Belgium.

WILLSON, MICHAL TOM SGT(P) 1198665 – Royal Air Force. From Victoria, British Columbia. Killed in Action Nov 11/41 age 20. Sergeant Pilot Willson is buried at Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire, England.

WILMAN, RICHARD HENRY LAC R191061 – aero engine mechanic. From Ingelow, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jul 16/44 age 30. #440 Beaver Squadron. Typhoon aircraft crashed. Please see P/O C.J. McConvey for information regarding the flight. Leading AirCraftman Wilman is buried in the Canadian Cemetery at Beny-sur-Mer, France.

WILMONT, EARL DUNCAN P/O(AG) J95499//R147487. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Nov 9/44 age 22. #625 Squadron (We Avenge). Target – Wanne-Eickel, Germany. Please see Marler N.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wilmont was buried at Gelsenkirchen, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

WILMOT, BRIAN EDMUND S/L(P) J23777 D.F.C. & Bar. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed Aug 21/44 age 21. #415 Swordfish Squadron (Ad Metam). Halifax aircraft #MZ 633 was in a mid-air collision with Halifax aircraft #ND 609. MZ 633 crashed five miles south-west of Selby, Yorkshire on the Doncaster Road between Birkin and West Haddlesey. S/L Wilmot, Sgt E. Henley, P/O T.E. Wiltse, F/Os J.H. Hudson, W.R. Eaglestone, Cpl. W.R. Dickson, and Sgt N.M. Malpass (RAF) were all killed in #MZ 633. There were six airmen, not Canadians, killed in aircraft #ND 609. Squadron Leader Pilot Wilmot is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WILMOT, CHARLES EARDLEY S/L(P) C741 A.F.C. From Belleville, Ontario. Killed Oct 15/41 age 48. #2 Service Flying Training School, Uplands, Ontario. S/L Wilmot was walking from the flight office to an awaiting aircraft when he was struck and killed instantly by the airscrew of Harvard aircraft #2556. Wilmot had been in the Royal Flying Corp with the RAF in WW 1. Squadron Leader Pilot Wilmot is buried in the Farringdon Burial Ground, Brantford, Ontario.

WILSDON, RAYMOND WILLIAM F/O(OB) J11243. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Mar 12/43 age 24. #39 Squadron (Die Noctuque). The crew of Beaufort aircraft #DD 928 took off from Luqa, Malta for a trip over Italy and was never heard from again. Three crew members, not Canadians, were also killed. Flying Officer Observer Wilsdon is buried in the Catania War Cemetery, Sicily.

WILSHER, FREDERICK HAROLD F/O(P) J27994. From Dorval, Quebec. Killed in Action Dec 29/44 age 26. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft #PB 525 failed to return from a raid against SohoIven/Buer, Germany. F/Os J.M. Phillips, G.G. Fox, H.R. Dryer, P/Os A.W. Haley, D.J. MacFarlane, E.R. Kaesmodel and Sgt T.R. Harrigan were also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Wilsher has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, ALAN JOHN FS(WAG) R92803. From Michichi, Alberta. Killed in Action Dec 6/42 age 21. #7 Squadron (Per Diem Per Noctum), Pathfinder Force. Stirling aircraft lost over enemy territory. F/O H. Perrot was also killed and five of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilson is buried in the War Cemetery, Heverlee, Brabant, Belgium.

WILSON, ANDREW WO2(WAG) R128841. From Summerland, British Columbia. Killed Dec 1/43 age 20. #1693 Flight. Anson aircraft lost. Please see Yard B.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, ARTHUR WILLIAM FS(WAG) R117584. From Valois, Quebec. Killed in Action Jan 10/43 age 24. #10 Squadron (Rem Acu Tangere). Halifax aircraft lost. Please see FS John W. Smith for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilson is buried in the Vredenhof Cemetery, Schiermonnikoog, Frisian Islands, Friesland, Holland.

WILSON, DAVID LESLIE THOMPSON P/O(P) J13633. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Died Jan 31/43 age 21. #31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia. Death by natural causes while in the Camp Hill Hospital at Halifax, Nova Scotia. Pilot Officer Pilot Wilson is buried in the Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

WILSON, DAVID ROBERT LAMBIE F/O(P) J10797//R118029. From White Rock, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jun 6/43 age 20. #18 Squadron (Animo Et Fide). Boston aircraft missing. Please see Bain J.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

WILSON, DONALD FREDERICK P/O(BA) J86626. From Dorval, Quebec. Killed in Action Jul 5/44 age 23. #433 Porcupine Squadron (Qui S’y Frotte S’y Pique). Target – Villeneuve St. Georges, France. Please see Longley R.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Wilson is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Laons, Eure-et-Loir, France.

WILSON, DONALD ROGER FS(BA) R201968. From Moncton, New Brunswick. Killed Apr 28/45 age 20. #1653 Heavy Conversion Unit. Lancaster aircraft crashed. Please see Travis J.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Aimer Wilson is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WILSON, DONALD WESLEY SGT(AG) R186094. From Notikewin, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 22/43 age 20. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Kassel, Germany. Please see Cudney H.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Wilson was buried in the Parish Cemetery at Hellentrup-Lippe, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Limmer British Cemetery, Hanover, Germany.

WILSON, DORRIEN GUY CORBIN F/O(P) J27643. From Crowhurst, Sussex, England. Killed Aug 17/44 age 21. #78 Operational Training Unit. F/Os D. Wilson and J.M. Wilson were both killed when Wellington aircraft #ME 914 went down twenty miles off Galilee. Flying Officer Pilot Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

WILSON, DOUGLAS KITCHENER FS(P) R91753. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Feb 8/44 age 27. #5 Bombing and Gunnery School, Dafoe, Saskatchewan. Bolingbroke aircraft #10195 was returning from a gunnery exercise when the pilot overshot the runway, the throttles were opened up but one engine did not catch. The aircraft crashed and burned one half mile south of the aerodrome at Dafoe. FS Wilson had been slightly injured on January 26, 1943 when a #10 SFTS Cessna Crane aircraft made a forced landing in a snow storm at Virden, Manitoba. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wilson is buried in the Brookside Cemetery at Winnipeg, Manitoba.

WILSON, EDMOND KENNETH P/O(WAG) J92645//R152442. From Oshawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 21/44 age 21. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Halifax aircraft #NE 810 was shot down during a night operation to Castrop-Rauxel, Germany. F/Os L.W. Frizzell, A.B. Rowley, P/O L. Basarab, and Sgt H.E. Clark (RAF) were also killed. Three Canadians, P/O E.K. Wilson, Sgt J.A. Mcphee, and F/L A.E. Steeves were taken Prisoner of War. P/O Wilson died of his injuries shortly after he was captured and imprisoned in Stalag 6J. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilson was buried at Dusseldorf, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

WILSON, EDWARD ARTHUR SGT(AG) R256657. From St. John, New Brunswick. Killed Jan 31/45 age 19. #19 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Spice D.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, ERNEST GEORGE FS(WAG) R76046. From Truro, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Jul 3/42 age 23. #214 Federated Malay States Squadron (Ultor In Umbris). Stirling aircraft lost. Please see P/O D. Malofie for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilson is buried in the General Cemetery at Westernieland, Eenrurn, Gronigen, Holland.

WILSON, ERWIN CURTIS P/O(AG) J91188//R213351. From Springhill, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Oct 16/44 age 21. #207 Squadron (Semper Paratus). Lancaster aircraft lost whilst engaged in a night mine-laying operation off Denmark. P/O K. Leigh and F/O D.C. Bermingham were also killed. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, FRANK PORTER F/O(N) J21729. From St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Aug 26/43 age 29. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigamus). Target – Taranto, Italy. Please see McLenahan A.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Wilson is buried in the War Cemetery at Bad, Italy.

WILSON, GEORGE STEPHEN F/O(N) J14175. From Nordegg, Alberta. Killed in Action May 28/43 age 19. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Essen, Germany. Please see FS J.Y. Houston for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Wilson was buried at Dusseldorf, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest W.ar Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

WILSON, GEORGE WATSON SGT(P) R51067. From Pleasantdale, Saskatchewan. Killed Sep 15/42 age 28. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Lawley E. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Pilot Wilson is buried in the St. Nicholas Churchyard Extension, Cottesmore, Rutland, England.

WILSON, GORDON ALEXANDER P/O(N) J88025//R167068. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action May 25/44 age 23. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigamus). Target – Aachen, Germany. Please see Wilson H.K. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, GORDON DOUGLAS F/O(BA) J37726. From Chatham, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 18/44 age 22. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Target – Duisburg, Germany. Please see Cann R.L. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Wilson is buried in the Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, Hautot-sur-Mer, France.

WILSON, HAROLD EARL F/O(P) J86677. From Bidle, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jul 27/44 age 22. #630 Squadron (Nocturna Mors). Target – Lyons, France. Please see Lindsay A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Wilson is buried in the Des Carmes-Dechaux Communal Cemetery at Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dome, France.

WILSON, HAROLD ERIC WO1(P) R71741. From Richmond Hill, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 6/42 age 21. #107 Squadron (Nous Y Serons). Boston aircraft lost to enemy action. Two of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class I Pilot Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, HAROLD GILCHRIST FS(WAG) R106968. From Mannville, Alberta. Killed in Action Oct 25/42 age 25. #12 Squadron (Leads The Field). Wellington aircraft missing. Please see FS A.R. Swain for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilson is buried in the Old Communal Cemetery, Cherbourg, Manche, France.

WILSON, HAROLD KENNETH P/O(AG) J89778//R209816. From Bond Head, Ontario. Killed in Action May 25/44 age 21. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigamus). Halifax aircraft #LW 157 lost during a night trip to attack Aachen, Germany. P/Os J.N. Almond, J.W. Kellie, F.W. Dolter, G.A. Wilson, N.A. Wilson, and Sgt M. Flume (RAF) were also killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, HARRY JAMES F/O(P) J25855. From Van Dyke, Michigan, U.S.A. Killed in Action Jul 19/44 age 22. #619 Squadron. Lancaster aircraft #LM 640 was shot down at Villers St. Genesi, France during a night operation against Revigny, France. FSs J.F. Mara, J.A. Garbutt, F/Os E.L. Morrison, A.G. Britten, and Sgt T. Mullen (RAF) were also killed. One of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, HARRY WILLIAM P/O(WAG) J95261//R84398. From St. Catharines, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 13/44 age 30. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Cambrai, France. Please see Todd E.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilson is buried in Canada Cemetery, Tilloy-les-Cambrai, Nord, France.

WILSON, HERBERT CLARKE P/O(BA) J86417//R152553. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Apr 20/44 age 24. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum). Halifax aircraft #LW 692 was shot down twenty miles south-west of Dieppe at St. Riquieres-des-Plains, France during an attack against Lens, France. P/O R. Leonard, Sgt P.F. Gough (RAF), P/Os C.J. Wheelhouse (RAF), and A. Warren (RAF) were also killed. Two Canadians, Sgts Anderson and Bourcier were taken Prisoner of War. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Wilson was buried in the Military Cemetery at St. Riquieres-des-Plains, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Grandcoud, France.

WILSON, HOWARD J. FS(N) R225210. From St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Mar 13/45 age 22. #433 Porcupine Squadron (Qui S’y Frotte S’y Pique). Lancaster aircraft lost. Please see Plante A.V. for casualty list and operation detail. Flight Sergeant Navigator Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, HUGH ROSS F/O(P) J23525. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jan 27/44 age 23. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see S/L C.W. Smith D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Wilson was buried at Wollseifen, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

WILSON, IAN MARR P/O(N) J16117. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Jan 25/43 age 25. #192 Squadron. Wellington aircraft #HE 231 crashed at Papworth, Huntingdonshire. Three of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Pilot Officer Navigator Wilson is buried in the St. Mary Churchyard, Everton, Tetworth, Huntingdonshire, England.

WILSON, JACK P/O(BA) J90298//R121105. From Calgary, Alberta. Killed in Action Jun 29/44 age 22. #102 Ceylon Squadron (Tentate Et Perficite). Halifax aircraft #LW 143 lost during a raid against Blainville Sur L’eau, France. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Wilson is buried in the Marissel French National Cemetery, Beauvais, Oise, France.

WILSON, JAMES ARCHIBALD WO2(P) R139291. From Port Colborne, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 22/44 age 21. #433 Porcupine Squadron (Qui S’y Frotte S’y Pique). The crew of Halifax aircraft #HX 289 transmitted a distress signal giving their location as near Arras, France during a night raid against Magdeburg, Germany. F/Os R.B. McClellan, W. Reed, J.H. Seymour, P/Os C. Depper, R.H. Megainey (RAF), and Sgt J.M. Townsend (RAF) were also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, JAMES ARCHIBALD SGT(FE) R64989. From St. John, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Jan 21/44 age 22. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Magdeburg, Germany. Please see Tobin W.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Flight Engineer Wilson is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlotten burg, Germany.

WILSON, JAMES AVERD FS(P) R106028. From Birtle, Manitoba. Killed Jan 29/43 age 20. #23 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Harron W.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wilson is buried in the All Saints Churchyard, Honington, Suffolk, England.

WILSON, JAMES BENNETT F/O(P) J6388. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 26/42 age 21. #235 Squadron (Jaculamur Humi). Beaufighter aircraft missing since take-off from the aerodrome at St. Eval, England. The RAF navigator was also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, JAMES HENRY F/O(P) J16948//R94906. From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Mar 31/44 age 21. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Halifax aircraft #LK 804 was badly damaged over the target Nuremberg, Germany and was ditched in the English Channel on the way home. The whole crew was rescued thanks to the sacrifice of F/O Wilson who skillfully ditched the aircraft disregarding his own safety. This was one of 108 Allied aircraft lost this night. Flying Officer Pilot Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, JAMES HOWARD P/O(N) J95505//R225210. From St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Mar 13/45 age 29. #433 Porcupine Squadron (Qui S’y Frotte S’y Pique). Target – Kattegat, Denmark. Please see Plante A.V. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, JAMES IVAN SGT(AG) R186325. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 20143. #166 Squadron (Tenacity). Target – Leipzig, Germany. Please see FS G.R. Walkem for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Wilson is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WILSON, JAMES MURRAY SGT(P) R59976. From Shoal Lake, Manitoba. Killed Jan 9/42 age 22. #19 Operational Training Unit. Whitley aircraft #K 9017 hit some trees, crashed into the ground and caught fire at the south-west boundary of the aerodrome at Brackla, Kinloss. Sgts W.J. Robertshaw and R. Pollen (RAF) were also killed. Sergeant Pilot Wilson is buried in the Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground, Morayshire, Scotland.

WILSON, JAMES SMITH P/O(WAG) J39021. From Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.A. Killed Apr 25/44 age 21. #45 Delivery Group, Dorval, Quebec. Liberator aircraft #EW 148 was enroute from Dorval to India when it crashed into a three story tenement building on Shannon Street in Montreal, Quebec. Several buildings were destroyed or heavily damaged, ten civilians were killed, three civilians and five members of the aircrew injured. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilson is buried in the Ewing Church Cemetery, Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.A.

WILSON, JOHN P/O(AG) J92571//R198772. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 28/44 age 21. #431 Iroquois Squadron (The Hatiten Ronteriios). Target – Montzen, Belgium. Please see Loewen D.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wilson is buried in the Schoonselhof Cemetery, Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium.

WILSON, JOHN CAYLEY P/O(P) J5224. From Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Killed in Action Nov 9/41 age 27. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Hampden aircraft #AE 438 missing from bombing operations over Dunkirk, France. Sgts D.V. Markall (RAF), D.F.W. Norton (RAF), and E.B.T. Robertson (RNZAF) were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Wilson is buried in the Churchyard at Westkerke, West Flanders, Belgium.

WILSON, JOHN HENRY F/O(P) J22468. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed Aug 17/44 age 24. #78 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft #ME 914 lost twenty miles off Galilee. F/O D.G. Wilson was also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

WILSON, JOHN HOWARD WO1(AG) R130331. From North Bay, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 14/45 age 22. #153 Squadron (Noctividus). Target – Chemnitz, Germany. Please see Stenzel R.S. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class I Air Gunner Wilson is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WILSON, JOHN LESLIE P/O(FE) 183037 – Royal Air Force. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 7/44 age 23. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Halifax aircraft lost over enemy-held territory. Pilot Officer Flight Engineer Wilson is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

WILSON, JOHN MURRAY SGT(P) R212664. From Oshawa, Ontario. Killed Jul 20/44 age 20. #21 Advanced Flying Unit. Oxford aircraft #X 7278 crashed at Pool Hill Farm, Aderly, Shropshire, England. One airman, not Canadian, was also killed. Sergeant Pilot Wilson is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

WILSON, JOHN ROBERT F/O(P) J88876//R113115. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed in Action Jan 12/45 age 21. #45 Squadron (Per Ardua Sergo). Mosquito aircraft #HR 492 suffered engine failure at take-off then crashed into the jungle and burned one and one half miles northeast of Kimbhirgham, India. The navigator not Canadian was also killed. The crew were outward bound on a bombing operation against the Thedaw airfield near Meiktila, Burma. Flying Officer Pilot Wilson is buried in the New European Cemetery, Silichar, Assam, India.

WILSON, JOHN SHAW P/O(BA) J94673//R183558. From Guelph, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 19/45 age 26. #425 Alouette Squadron (Je Te Plumerai). Target – Witten, Germany. Please see Lejambe J.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Wilson is buried in the War Cemetery, Hotton, Limbourg, Belgium.

WILSON, JOHN WALLACE FS(N) R102722. From Sheridan, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 27/43 age 27. #50 Squadron (From Defence To Attack). Lancaster aircraft #ED 486 crashed near Waddington, Lincolnshire soon after take-off. FS J. Currie, Sgt M. Bathe, and four of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Flight Sergeant Navigator Wilson is buried in the Newport Cemetery at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.

WILSON, KENNETH CARL P/O(P) J18939. From Calgary, Alberta. Killed in Action Jan 21/44 age 22. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Magdeburg, Germany. Please see Morrison B.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Wilson is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WILSON, KEVIN DAVIES F/O(N) J10887. From Limerick, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jun 27/43 age 26. #420 Snowy Owl Squadron (Pugnamus Finitum). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Tucker T.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

WILSON, LLOYD GEORGE P/O(P) J18876. From Riceville, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 15/43 age 23. #519 Squadron. Spitfire aircraft #BR 171 lost, location unknown. Pilot Officer Pilot Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, MATTHEW GORDON SGT(WAG) R54036. From Regina, Saskatchewan. Killed Jul 30/41 age 20. #20 Operational Training Unit (Train To Triumph). Wellington aircraft #R 1170 lost in the sea off Lossiemouth, Scotland. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, MURRAY GRAY F/L(WAG) J15458. From Port Arthur, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 8/44 age 21. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – seven miles south of Caen, France. Please see F/O B.D. Walker A.F.M. for casualty list and flight detail. This was F/L Wilson’s fortieth operation. Flight Lieutenant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilson is buried in the Auberville-la-Renault Churchyard, Seine Maritime, France.

WILSON, MYLES BISHOP SGT R108151 – chef. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Sep 2/44 age 21. #410 RCAF Repair and Salvage Unit. Sgt Wilson was killed when his motor transport left the road and overturned near Damville, France. Sergeant Wilson is buried in the Bayeux British Cemetery, Bayeux, France.

WILSON, NORMAN ANDISON P/O(BA) J89886//R166429. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action May 25/44 age 22. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigamus). Target – Aachen, Germany. Please see Wilson H.K. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, NORMAN PITTS CPL R86543. From Vermilion, Alberta. Killed Sep 16/42 age 32. Cpl. Wilson was accidentally electrocuted in the main supply workshop at Khulna, India whilst on duty. Corporal Wilson is buried in the Bhowanipore Military Cemetery, Calcutta, India.

WILSON, PETER F/L(P) J9876//R57836. From North Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jan 1/45 age 31. #438 Wild Cat Squadron (Going Down). F/L Wilson was assigned to Typhoon aircraft #PD 556 and was taking off from Eindhoven when he was strafed and shot down by German fighter aircraft. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Wilson is buried in the Woensel Cemetery, Eindhoven, Holland.

WILSON, RALPH WILLIAM ASHFORD LAC(P) R117659. From Waterloo, Quebec. Killed Jan 20/42 age 18. #13 Elementary Flying Training School, St. Eugene, Quebec. LAC Wilson was flying Fleet Finch aircraft #4646 on a solo practise flight when the aircraft went into a spin. He was killed when the aircraft crashed two miles north of Dalkeith, Ontario at the Deaulieus Farm. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Wilson is buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Waterloo, Quebec.

WILSON, RAYMOND P/O(WAG) J86699 D.F.C. From Leo, Alberta. Died Aug 27/44. #13 Squadron (Adjuvamus Tuendo). On August 25, 1944 the crew of Baltimore aircraft #FW 535 were engaged in an armed reconnaissance over the roads in the Lodi area of Italy. The aircraft was flying between 8,000 and 6,500 feet when it suddenly exploded and went down in flames. P/O H.D. Young was injured and taken Prisoner of War, he died of his wounds two days later in an Italian Hospital. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilson was buried in the Genivolta Cemetery, Italy, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery, Milan, Italy.

WILSON, RAYMOND HATHAWAY WO2(BA) R162866. From Peachland, British Columbia. Killed in Action Mar 31/44 age 22. #51 Squadron (Swift And Sure). Halifax aircraft #LV 857 was shot down by German Oberleutnant Becker flying an ME-109 night fighter aircraft at Rossbach, Germany during operations against Nuremberg, Germany. Six RAF members of the crew were also killed. There were two #51 Sqdn. aircraft lost in the same area on this date. For a list of casualties from both aircraft please see Sgt A.J. Bradshaw. This was WO Wilson’s 3rd op. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Wilson was buried at Rossbach, exhumed, and reburied in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

WILSON, ROBERT ALFRED F/O(P) J21921//R138153. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Aug 15/43 age 23. #612 County of Aberdeen Squadron (Vigilando Custodimus). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Phelps C.A. for casualty list and flight detail. This was F/O Wilson’s first operation. Flying Officer Pilot Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, ROBERT EDWIN FS(OB) R67917. From Petrolia, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 22/42 age 26. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Hampden aircraft missing. Please see FS J.H. Daughney for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Observer Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, ROBERT GEORGE WO2(AG) R197780. From West Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Mar.21/45 age 21. #214 Federated Malay States Squadron (Ultor In Umbris). Fortress aircraft missing. Please see PeIlant J.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Air Gunner Wilson is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

WILSON, ROBERT HECTOR FS(OB) R54053. From Cobden, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 6/41 age 20. #10 Squadron (Rem Acu Tangere). Whitley aircraft #Z 6478 crashed in Oldebroek during a bombing operation over enemy territory. Sgts P.T. Takarangi (RNZAF), A. Poupard (RAF), R.J. Garrod (RAF), and P/O J.F. Laurie-Dickson (RAF) were also killed. Flight Sergeant Observer Wilson is buried in the General Cemetery, Oldebroek, Gelderland, Holland.

WILSON, ROBERT HIPWELL F/O(P) C1845. From OriIlia, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 13/43 age 26. #423 Squadron (Cluaerimus Et Petimus). Sunderland aircraft #DP 863 suffered engine failure and twenty minutes later the wireless operator sent an S.O.S. giving their location as over Donegal Bay off Killala, Northern Ireland. F/O H. Pharis, FSs D. Bigmore (RAF), S.G. Brockway (RAF), R.J. Money (RAF), R.W. Stiff (RAF), F/L A.F. Brazenor (RAF), and four others of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, ROBERT JAMES P/O(P) J18828//R134036. From Rapid City, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jul 29/43 age 21. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigarnus). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see F/O G.A. Souch D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. The following is an excerpt from his death announcement placed in a Canadian newspaper shortly after his death. –IN MEMORIAM– He gave his last full measure of devotion, and though, of course, his passing brings us pain, still may it bring us surcease from our sorrow to know his sacrifice was not in vain. — Mother, Dad, Sisters and Brothers. Pilot Officer Pilot Wilson was buried in the American Military Cemetery at Kairouan, Tunisia, exhumed, and reburied in the Enfidaville War Cemetery, Tunisia, North Africa.

WILSON, ROBERT JOHN WO1(BA) R153559. From Palmerston, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 29/44 age 21. #102 Ceylon Squadron (Tentate Et Perficite). Halifax aircraft #LW 159 was shot down near Coutreset, France whilst making a night attack against Blainville Sur L’eau, France. Sgts G.E. Frost (RAF), FS J.A. Lightwood (RAF), P/Os R.J. Messer (RAF), H. Rogers (RAF), and L.C. Potter (RAAF) were also killed. One member of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class I Bomb Aimer Wilson is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Coeuvres-et-Valsery, Aisne, France.

WILSON, ROBERT PERRY P/O(AG) J86121//R128433. From Neilburg, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jan .27/44 age 28. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Sherwood C.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, ROBERT POTTER FS(AG) R120027. From New York City, New York, U.S.A. Killed in Action Feb 18/43 age 25. #419 Moose Squadron (Moose Aswayita). Halifax aircraft #DT 639 lost whilst laying mines in the Frisian Islands off the Dutch Coast. WOs W.B. Gray, H.T. Jacobsen, B.A. Levasseur, Sgt W.A. Robinson, and two RAF members of the crew were also killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, ROBERT ROY P/O(P) 41513 – Royal Air Force. From Moncton, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Aug 11/40 age 20. #111 Squadron (Abstantes). P/O Wilson was killed when his Hurricane aircraft was shot down off North Foreland, England during the Battle of Britain. Pilot Officer Pilot Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, ROSS MACRAE Sub Lt(P) V10370 – Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. From London, England. Killed Sep 8/42 age 22. Fleet Air Arm – Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. Sub Lt Wilson died in a flying accident near the Royal Navy Air Station – Machribanish. Sub-Lieutenant Pilot Wilson is buried in the Kilkerran Cemetery, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland.

WILSON, ROSS THOMAS P/O(FE) J95504//R207486. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Mar 7/45 age 20. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Dessau, Germany. Please see Short W.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Flight Engineer Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, RUSSELL GRAHAM WO2(N) R107188. From Caulfield, British Columbia. Killed Nov 22/43 age 24. #45 Air Transport Group, Dorval, Quebec. Hudson aircraft was being delivered to #111 O.T.U. at Nassau, Bahamas when it crashed at Trinidad. WO L.F. Burke and LAC L. Winkler were also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Navigator Wilson is buried in the St. James Military Cemetery, Port of Spain, Trinidad.

WILSON, RUSSEL NELSON F/O(P) J25378. From Brussels, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 13/44 age 21. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Cambrai, France. Please see Pole R.N. for casualty list and flight detail. This was F/O Nelson’s fifth operation. Flying Officer Pilot Wilson is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Meharicourt, Somme, France.

WILSON, SIDNEY ALBERT P/O(AG) J92343//R193100. From Whitby, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 17/44 age 29. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Sterkrade, Germany. Please see Smith, Ernest S. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wilson is buried in the Oud Leusden General Cemetery, Amersfoort, Utrecht, Holland.

WILSON, STANLEY ALLEN FS(WAG) R82838. From Merrickville, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 27/42 age 19. #12 Squadron (Leads The Field). Wellington aircraft #Z 8403 missing, presumed over the target, presumed enemy action. Four RAF members of the crew missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, THOMAS ABERCROMBY F/O(N) J25025. From Swansea, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 6/44 age 25. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Target – Osnabruck, Germany. Please see Norejko Si. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, THOMAS FERGUSON F/O(NB) J12709. From Wingham, Ontario. Killed Apr 10/44 age 21. #635 Squadron (Nos Ducimus Ceteri Secunter). Lancaster crashed. Please see Nixon J.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator/Bomb Aimer Wilson is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WILSON, THOMAS HARVEY F/O(AG) J39036. From Parkman, Saskatchewan. Killed Jun 8/44 age 19. #1666 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Hawkins W.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Air Gunner Wilson is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WILSON, THOMAS ORVAL WO2(BA) R155694. From Craik, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Feb 20/44 age 21. #640 Squadron. Halifax aircraft #LW 550 missing from operations against Leipzig, Germany. One of the crew, not Canadian, was also killed, five of the crew, not Canadians, were taken Prisoner of War. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Wilson is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WILSON, THOMPSON LAWRIE P/O(OB) J8129. From Guelph, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 20/42 age 22. #61 Squadron (Per Puram Tunantes). Lancaster aircraft crashed. Please see P/O J.E. Madson for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Observer Wilson was buried in the Churchyard at Jornes, Spain, exhumed, and reinterred in the Bilbao British Cemetery, Lujua, Spain.

WILSON, VICTOR HENRY F/O(BA) J37822. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 25/44 age 30. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), Witchford, England. Lancaster aircraft #NF 960 missing during a daylight attack against Essen, Germany. FS E.E. Birch (RAAF), F/Os E.K.L. Langton (RAAF), P.A. Stuart (RAAF), Sgts J.F. Mason (RAF), D.C. Spiden (RAF), and W.J. Templeman (RAF) were also killed. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Wilson is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

WILSON, WESLEY WILLIAM FS(AG) R113265. From St. Paul, Alberta. Killed in Action Feb 5/43 age 20. #75 New Zealand Squadron (Ake Ake Kia Kaha). The crew of Stirling aircraft #BK 617 transmitted a message stating the aircraft was on fire and they were making a forced landing in the sea off Cromer, England. Sgt R.C. Legge and five of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WILSON, WILBUR JAMES SGT(WAG) R51587. From Harris, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Dec 27/42 age 23. #179 Squadron. Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Tunney L.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

WILSON, WILFRED CHARLES P/O(AG) J94667//R271405. From Batawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 7/45 age 19. #12 Squadron (Leads The Field). Target – Kleve, Germany. Please see Somerville J.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wilson is buried in the Canadian Military Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

WILSON, WILLIAM BRUCE AC2 R165611 – air frame mechanic. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 14/42 age 19. Lost at sea off the S.S. Caribou. Please see Truesdale L.W. for casualty list and detail. AirCraftman Second Class Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WILSON, WILLIAM BRUCE MILNE FS(OB) R67312. From Trenton, Ontario. Killed Apr 6/42 age 23. #16 Operational Training Unit. Hampden aircraft crashed. Please see FS A.B. McKeith for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Observer Wilson is buried in the Weston-super-Mare Cemetery, Somerset, England.

WILSON, WILLIAM HAROLD F/O(P) J20701. From Exeter, Ontario. Killed in Action May 9/44 age 26. #431 Iroquois Squadron (The Hatiten Ronteriios). Halifax aircraft #MZ 521 missing from a trip to Haine St. Pierre, Belgium. Five Canadians, WOs MacStoker, Cassey, F/O Schubert, Sgts Walker, and Bull were either taken Prisoner of War or were Evaders. One of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Pilot Wilson is buried in the Wevelgem Communal Cemetery, Belgium.

WILSON, WILLIAM LAUREL F/L(P) C12659. From Chatham, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 15/44 age 24. #168 Heavy Transport Squadron, Rockcliffe, Ontario. Fortress aircraft missing. Please see F/L A.J. Ruttledge D.F.C.,& Bar for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Wilson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WILSON, WILLIAM ROUTLEDGE FS(P) R155803. From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Killed Jan 14/44 age 21. #1656 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see F/O F. Hjartarson for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wilson is buried in the Haycombe Cemetery, Bath, Englishcombe, Somerset, England.

WILSON, WILLIAM SHELTON F/O(BA) J12971. From Burlington, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 20/44 age 23. #78 Squadron (Nemo Non Paratus). Target – Leipzig, Germany. Please see WO E.F. McAneeley for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Wilson is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WILSON, WILLIAM THOMAS P/O(WAG) J92521//R213661. From Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jan 16/45 age 19. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Zeitz, Germany. Please see P/O Dougal Turner for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wilson is buried in the War Cemetery at Dumbach, Germany.

WILSON, WILMOT IVAN R.O. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Feb 9/43. RAF Ferry Command. Radio Officer Wilson is buried in the Gander Cemetery, Gander, Newfoundland.

WILT, FRANCIS ELVIN SGT(AG) R192018. From Stelcam, Saskatchewan. Killed Feb 29/44 age 22. #1666 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Sigurdson J. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Wilt is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WILTON, LEO SGT(AG) R165360. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 2/43 age 26. #514 Squadron (Nil Obstare Potest). Lancaster aircraft #DS 783 returned from operations heavily damaged by enemy fighter aircraft fire and flak. The aircraft made a safe landing at RAF Station, Waterbeach. Sgt Wilton was the only casualty. Sergeant Air Gunner Wilton is buried in the City Cemetery, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.

WILTON, WALTER TORRANCE F/L(P) J20218//R120698. From Wawanesa, Manitoba. Killed in Action Dec 29/43 age 24. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Berlin, Germany. Please see Pildrem R.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Wilton was buried at Lingen on Ems, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

WILTSE, THOMAS EARL P/O(BA) J87719//R158177. From Readlyn, Saskatchewan. Killed Aug 21/44 age 20. #415 Swordfish Squadron (Ad Metam). Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Sit. B.E. Wilmot D.F.C. & Bar for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Wiltse is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WINCOTT, DONALD WILLIAM P/O(N) J41386//R256027. From Port Colborne, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 14/45 age 21. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Kiel, Germany. Please see Livingston G.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Wincott has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WINDELER, WILLIAM JAMES F/O(P) J12065. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed Jun 15/44 age 25. #263 Squadron (Ex Ungue Leonem). F/O Windeler lost his life when his Typhoon aircraft #MN 292 suffered engine failure and crashed south-east of Lauceston, Devon, England. Flying Officer Pilot Windeler is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WINDER, JOHN SHAW P/O(AG) J93659//R210192. From Onanole, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jun 17/44 age 22. #100 Squadron (Sarang Tebaun Jangan Duolok). Target – Sterkrade, Germany. Please see Welch G.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Winder is buried in the War Cemetery at Uden, North Brabant, Holland.

WINDER, ROBERT GLEDHILL F/O(OB) J9925//R100432. From Norwood Grove, Manitoba. Killed in Action Oct 21/42 age 20. #7 Squadron (Per Diem Per Noctum), Pathfinder Force. Stirling aircraft lost. Please see Cooper J.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Observer Winder has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WINDER, WILLIAM HENRY P/O(AG) J90300//R204675. From Quesnel, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jul 5/44 age 21. #433 Porcupine Squadron (Qui S’y Frotte S’y Pique). Target – Villeneuve St. .Georges, France. Please see Longley R.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Winder is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Laons, Eure-et-Loir, France.

WINDERS, BRUCE DEAN FS(AG) R99861. From Ingersoll, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 27/43 age 20. #218 Gold Coast Squadron (In Time). Stirling aircraft #EE 937 lost during night operations over Hanover. Six RAF members of the crew were also killed. There were two #218 Sqdn. aircraft lost in the same area on this date. Please see F/O W.N. Hamilton for information regarding the other aircraft, the crew, and a list of non Canadian casualties from both aircraft. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Winders is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

WINDHAM, WILLIAM THELLUSSON DOUGHTY F/L 76519 – Royal Air Force. From Cypress River, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jul 5/41 age 43. Lost at sea when the S.S. AnseIm was sunk. Flight Lieutenant Windham has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WINDIBANK, FRANK RICHARD FS(P) R103246. From Bethany, Ontario. Killed in Action May 14/43 age 31. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Reid W.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Windibank was buried at Monchen-Gladbach, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

WINDSOR, KENNETH CHARLES SGT(FE) 6141A. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Sep 15/43 age 23. #138 Squadron (For Freedom). Halifax aircraft #JN 910 failed to return from a supply and agent dropping operation. F/O J.D. Cloutier was also killed. Five of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. One crew member, not Canadian, was taken Prisoner of War. Sergeant Flight Engineer Windsor has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WINDSOR, WILLIAM FREDERICK P/O(AG) J88512//R260119. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Juf.29/44 age 18. #431 Iroquois Squadron (The Hatiten Ronteriios). Target – Hamburg, Germany. Please see Sidebottorn G.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Windsor is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

WINEGARDEN, FRANK ELLSWORTH FS(P) R109935. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action May 30/43 age 27. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Target – Wupperthal, Germany. Please see Ricketts R.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Winegarden is buried in the War Cemetery, Hotton, Luxembourg, Belgium.

WINFIELD, GEORGE NORMAN LAC R156542 – aero engine mechanic. From Port Rowan, Ontario. Killed Nov 9/42 age 19. #16 Service Flying Training School, Hagersville, Ontario. Anson aircraft #2325 crashed and burned two miles north of the aerodrome at Hagersville. Sgt N. Wade (RAF) was also killed. Leading AirCraftman Winfield is buried in Bayview Cemetery, Port Rowan, Ontario.

WINFORD, NORBERT SERRITT AC1 R204439 – instrument mechanic. From Brockville, Ontario. Died Jan 22/44 age 26. #9 Repair Depot, St. Johns, Quebec. Death by natural causes while in the General Hospital in St. Johns. AirCraftman First Class Winford is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Brockville, Ontario.

WING, KENNETH CECIL F/O(P) J23429. From North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Dec 7/44 age 23. #248 Squadron (II Faut En Finir). Mosquito aircraft #PZ 346 failed to return from an anti- shipping strike against a convoy in Molde Fjord, Norway. The RAF navigator was also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Wing has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WINKLER, LOUIS LAC R159869 – radar mechanic. From Outremont, Quebec. Killed Nov 22/43 age 26. #45 Delivery Group, Dorval, Quebec. Hudson aircraft crashed. Please see Wilson, Russell G. for casualty list and flight detail. Leading AirCraftman Winkler is buried in the St. James Military Cemetery, Port Of Spain, Trinidad.

WINN, ELMER STANLEY F/L(P) J8840. From Stouffville, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 20/44 age 23. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Leipzig, Germany. Please see Leaman J.R. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Winn is buried in the Schoonselhof Cemetery, Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium.

WINNING, WALTER FRY F/O(P) J22453. From New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Died Dec 4/43 age 21. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Halifax aircraft lost during a raid against Leverkusen, Germany on November 19, 1943. Five Canadians, F/Os W.F. Winning, Caplan, Beaton, Saunders, and Erickson were taken Prisoner of War. Two of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. F/O Winning died as a P.O.W. on December 4, 1943. Flying Officer Pilot Winning was buried at Dortmund, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

WINSTANLEY, THOMAS SUDWORTH P/O(AG) J88893//R183196. From Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action May 4/44 age 22. #460 Australia Squadron (Strike And Return). Lancaster aircraft #ME 740 lost whilst engaged in operations against MaiIly Le Camp, France. Sgts K. Applegarth (RAF), C.G. Graham (RAF), J.H. Holloway (RAF), F/O L. Sumner (RAF), FSs W.R. Elgar (RAAF), and I–I.J.G. Fry (RAAF) were also killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Winstanley is buried in the Churchyard at Marigny-Le-Grand, Marne, France.

WINTER, BENJAMIN WO1(N) R58539. From New Westminster, British Columbia. Killed in Action Aug 24/43 age 20. #160 Burma Squadron (Api Soya Paragasamu) Liberator aircraft missing. Please see Sgt G. McDonald for casualty list and other detail. Warrant Officer Class I Navigator Winter has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Singapore War Memorial, Malaya.

WINTER, FRANCIS WILLIAM F/O(N) J14238. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 19/43 age 23. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Halifax aircraft #LK 976 crashed in the English Channel during a night trip to Mannheim, Germany. WO P.G. Jolliffe, FSs R. Dixon, A.F. Gander, F/O P. Kennedy, Sgt W. Riddell (RAF), and FS G.C. Harper (RAF) were also killed. Flying Officer Navigator Winter is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Cayeux-sur-Mer, Somme, France.

WINTERMUTE, HARRY A. FS(BA) R164238. From Belmont, Ontario. Killed Oct 5/44 age 25. #1666 Heavy Conversion Unit. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Cooke M.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Wintermute is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

WINTERS, ARTHUR HENRY FS(WAG) R65225. From Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action May 20/42 age 30. #37 Squadron (Wise Without Eyes). Target – aerodrome at Heroklian, Greece. Please see P/O R.D. Flitton for casualty list and other detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Winters has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memolal, Egypt.

WINTERS, CHARLES HUGH P/O(AG) J92602//R191692. From Maxwell, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 18/44 age 20. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), Witchford, England. Lancaster aircraft #LL 640 missing during an attack against Frankfurt, Germany. Sgt B.E. AnseII (RAF), P/O A.S. Frampton (RNZAF), FSs T.W. Hennesey (RAAF), and R.G. Rivers (RAF) were also killed. One of the crew, not Canadian, taken Prisoner of War. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Winters is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

WINTONICK, WILLIAM BASIL CPL R58840 – aero engine mechanic. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed Jul 19/42 age 22. #135 Bulldog Squadron, Mossbank, Saskatchewan. Harvard aircraft crashed. Please see Sgt G. Schoeler for flight detail. Corporal Wintonick is buried in the Elmwood Cemetery at Winnipeg, Manitoba.

WINTZER, VICTOR JOSEPH AUGUST FS(BA) R136425. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 1/43 age 24. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). FS Wintzer was killed during his 18th trip when his Halifax aircraft #JD 270 was in a mid-air collision with an enemy fighter aircraft just after completing the bombing run over the target Berlin, Germany. WO W.D.L. Cameron, FS G.E. Birtch, and Sgt J.T. Mullany (RAF) were also killed. Two Canadians, FSs R.E. Boos, B.W. Scharf, and L. Duggan (RAF) bailed out and were taken Prisoner of War. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Wintzer is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WIPER, MURRAY LYLE SGT(AG) R187610. From Leamington, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 14/44 age 21. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Brunswick, Germany. Please see Timmins W.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Wiper is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

WISE, CLARENCE STANLEY LAC R159426 – aero engine mechanic. From Woodbend, Alberta. Killed Jul 18/43 age 20. #8 Bombing and Gunnery School, Lethbridge, Alberta. Bolingbroke aircraft crashed. Please see Heacock J.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Leading AirCraftman Wise is buried in the Edmonton Cemetery at Edmonton, Alberta.

WISE, DONALD MILES F/O(P) J24151. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Nov 4/44 age 23. #8 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood, Nova Scotia. F/O Wise and P/O J. Grabowski were on operational training exercises and were both killed when their Mosquito aircraft #KB 173 appeared to disintegrate in mid-air and fell four miles north of Kentville, Nova Scotia. Flying Officer Pilot,Wise is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery at Vancouver, British Columbia.

WISE, FREDERICK ERVINE FS(P) R78865. From Sarnia, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 4/42 age 26. #238 Squadron (Ad Finem), Hurricane aircraft failed to return from a trip to Alala. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wise has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

WISHAK, MICHAEL P/O(N) J88962//R126644. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 15/44 age 22. #178 Squadron (Irae Emissarii). Liberator aircraft #EV 820 was taking off on a mine-laying operation to the Danube River when it crashed two miles from the mouth of the Celone River, Italy. Two crew members, not Canadians, were also killed. Pilot Officer Navigator Wishak is buried in the Bad War Cemetery at Bad, Italy.

WISHART, ROBERT FS(P) R84099. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 22/42 age 21. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Hampden aircraft #AT 139 crashed in the sea off Denburg, Texel Island, Holland during night operations. FSs J.B. Pleasance, R.S. Doherty, and one of the crew, not Canadian, were also killed. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wishan is buried in the Harlingen General Cemetery, Frisian Islands, Friesland, Holland.

WISKIN, JAMES HAROLD CHARLES Ad 1 2645. From Belleville, Ontario. Killed Apr 20/40 age 20. #10 North Atlantic Squadron. AC1 Wiskin lost his life when his Douglas Digby aircraft #743 crashed at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. AirCraftman First Class Wiskin is buried in Cataragu1 Cemetery, Kingston, Ontario.

WISMER, FRANK LESLIE SCOTT F/O(OB) J12754. From St. Catharines, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 27/43 age 24. #612 County of Aberdeen Squadron (Vigilando Custodimos). Whitley aircraft #BD 683 failed to return from operations. Five of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Observer Wismer has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WISRODT, CLARENCE EMIL SGT(P) R67687. From Galveston, Texas, U.S.A. Killed in Action Mar 23/42 age 21. #17 Squadron (Excellere Contende). Sgt Wisrodt lost his life when his Hurricane aircraft was shot down into the Sitang River east of Rangoon, Burma. Sergeant Pilot Wisrodt has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Singapore War Memorial, Malaya.

WISTOW, GEORGE LEONARD F/O(N) J26320. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 11/44 age 25. #12 Squadron (Leads The Field). The crew of Lancaster aircraft #JB 716 were returning from a mine-laying operation when they ran out of petrol and crashed at Tenridges, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England. The fuel tank had been punctured by enemy action. Four crew members, not Canadians, were also killed. Flying Officer Navigator Wistow is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WITHERS, JOSEPH ALLAN WILLIAM F/O(N) J10182 From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Dec 6/42 age 21. #487 New Zealand Squadron (Ki Te Mutunga). Ventura aircraft missing. Please see FS F.E. King for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Withers is buried in the Canadian War Cemetery, Bergen-Op-Zoom, Holland.

WITHERS, THOMAS AUSTIN JR. FS(AG) R79045. From Roseland, Virginia, U.S.A. Killed in Action Jul 27/42 age 27. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus). Target – Hamburg, Germany. Please see FS J.V. Potter for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Withers is buried in the Kiel War Cemetery, Schleswig- Holstein, Germany.

WITHERSPOON, DAVID MALCOLM F/O(P) J6851. From Ailsa Craig, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 14/42 age 26. #227 Squadron. Beaufighter aircraft was shot down in the Sicily Channel. There were two #227 Sqdn. aircraft lost this date. Sgts C.G. Candler (RAF), J.E. Hughes (RAF), and F/O R.B. Pearson (RAF) were also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Witherspoon has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

WITHINGTON, DAVID THOMAS P/O(P) J16089//R75610 D.F.M. From Guelph, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 8/42 age 21. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed four miles north-east of RAF Station, Graydon, near Harbury Station, Warwickshire. Sgt C. Milton was also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Withington is buried in the StratfordOn-Avon Cemetery, Evesham Road, Warwickshire, England.

WITT, ERNEST MAURICE P/O(BA) J17710. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jul 14/43 age 20. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. P/O Witt had completed one tour and had begun his second tour of operations when he lost his life during an attack against Aachen, Germany. Please see S/L D.L. Wolfe D.F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Witt was buried at Vento, Holland, exhumed, and reburied in the Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

WITTMACK, FREDERICK F/O(WAG) J24276. From Loyalist, Alberta. Killed in Action Jul 26/44 age 31. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Target – Stuttgart, Germany. Please see Martin G.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wiftmack is buried in the Churchyard at Breteniere, Cote D’or, France.

WITTS, DAVID DOUGLAS FS(BA) R122133. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Sep 7/43 age 21. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Munich, Germany. Please see Shulman P.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Witts is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

WITYCK, PETER FS(P) R80002. From Brandon, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jan 5/42 age 20. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Lefurgey O.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wityck is buried in the St. Catherine Churchyard, Barrnby-on-the-Moor, Yorkshire, England.

WIWSIANSKI, MICHAEL P/O(AG) J90949//R210433. From Hilbre, Manitoba. Killed in Action May 23/44 age 20. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Target – Le Mans, France. Please see Matthews W.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wiwsianski is buried in the West Cemetery, Le Mans, Sarthe, France.

WOELFLE, CARLTON HENRY P/O(WAG) J88324//R1167767. From Tavistock, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 21/44 age 25. #101 Squadron (Mens Agitat Molem). Target – Courtrai, Belgium. Please see Simpson R.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Woelfle is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Wevelghem, Belgium.

WOLCH, THEODORE BENJAMIN SGT(P) R119434. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Jun 22/42 age 23. #5 Service Flying Training School, Brantford, Ontario. Anson aircraft #8488 was flying in a formation when it was struck by another Anson aircraft. Sgt Wolch was killed when Anson #8488 crashed one quarter mile west of St. George, Ontario. Sergeant Pilot Wolch is buried in the Children Of Israel Jewish Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.

WOLF, HERBERT IRWIN FS(P) R54207. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 20/41 age 23. #109 Squadron (Prima Hastati). The crew of Wellington aircraft #Z 8907 were on a special night operation when they were shot down in the Halfaya Pass near Sidi OMar  Sgt E.A. Lowther and P/O OB. Hughes were also killed. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wolf is buried in the Halfaya-Sollum War Cemetery, Egypt.

WOLF, HIRAM SGT(P) R77476. From Peaks Island, U.S.A. Killed Jan 1/42 age 21. #96 Squadron (Noctumi Obam Bulamus). Sgt Wolf was killed when he flew his Defiant aircraft #M 3432 into a hillside in mist two miles north-east of the Appelthwaite Quarry, Windermere, England. Sergeant Pilot Wolf is buried in the Rainsough Jewish Cemetery, Prestwick, Lancashire, England.

WOLF, HOMER LYNN F/L(P) J11323. From Roy, Washington, U.S.A. Killed in Action Jul 29/44 age 29. #430 City of Sudbury Squadron. F/L Wolf was flying Mustang aircraft #AM 174 in a tactical reconnaissance around Vire, France and was killed when he crashed at Cerisy Belle, Etole, France. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Wolf was buried in the Parish Cemetery at Cerisy Belle, exhumed, and reburied in the Canadian War Cemetery,’ Brefteville-sur-Laize, Calvados, France.

WOLF, WALDEMAR FREDRIK P/O(AG) J90761//R200010. From Iroquois Falls, Ontario. Killed May 27/44 age 19. #644 Squadron. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see P/O T.M. Stewart for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wolf is buried in the Brookwood Military Cerpetery, Waking, Surrey, England.

WOLF, WILFRED LAWRENCE P/O(BA) J87092//R148977. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Feb 2/44 age 20. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Lancaster aircraft crashed. Please see Sieben J.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Bomb Aimer Wolf is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WOLFE, DENZEL LLOYD S/L(P) 39805 D.F.C. – Royal Air Force. From Regina, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jul 14/43 age 25. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. S/L Wolfe had been a flight commander with #419 Squadron, was on his second tour of operations and was killed when his Halifax aircraft #HR 905 went down near Venlo, Holland during an attack against Aachen, Germany. F/O G.G. McGladrey D.F.C., FL. R.G. Morrison D.F.C., P/O T.H. Emerson D.F.M., FS D. Bebensee D.F.M., and P/O E.M. Witt were also killed. One Canadian, F/O Clarke, was either an Evader or was taken Prisoner of War. Squadron Leader Pilot Wolfe is buried in the Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

WOLFE, JOHN JOSEPH F/O(NB) J35510. From Elk Point, Alberta. Killed in Action Oct 15/44 age 20. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Halifax aircraft #NP 773 missing during night operations against Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Five Canadians, F/L Smart, P/O Brewer, F/O Roman, Sgt Davies, and Sgt Dupont were taken Prisoner of War. One crew member, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Navigator/Bomb Aimer Wolfe is buried in the Sage War Cemetery, Oldenburg, Land Niederaschsen, Germany.

WOLFE, RICHARD WARREN P/O(AG) J25589. From McCleary, Washington, U.S.A. Killed Sep 3/43 age 20. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see St. Johns W.I. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wolfe is buried in the Stratford-On-Avon Cemetery, Evesham Road, Warwickshire, England.

WOLFE, VODRA TERRELL SGT(P) R83292. From Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. Killed May 7/42 age 21. #59 Operational Training Unit. Sgt Wolfe was killed when his Hurricane aircraft #P 3116 crashed and burned at Kingsfield House, Penton, Scotland. Sergeant Pilot Wolfe is buried in the Dalston Road Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland, Scotland.

WOLFF, JAMES FITZGERALD SGT(AG) R53699. From Britannia Bay, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 31/41 age 21. #12 Squadron (Leads The Field). Wellington aircraft #W 5577 lost while returning from bombing operations. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Air Gunner Wolff has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WOLKOWSKI, ANTHONY SGT(AG) R193118. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 4/43 age 20. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – Leipzig, Germany. Please see Sturley R.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Wolkowski was buried in Langen, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

WOLOWIEC, JOSEPH MICHAEL FS(N) R167285. From Ashern, Manitoba. Killed May 17/44 age 21. #1661 Conversion Unit. Stirling aircraft crashed. Please see Huppe A.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Navigator Wolowiec is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WOLSTENHOLME, DOUGLAS SGT(WAG) R78607. From Ingersoll, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 7/42 age 21. #40 Squadron (Hostern A Coelo Expel[ere). Wellington aircraft failed to return from operations. Sgt J.I. Thomson (RNZAF) was also killed. Four other crew members, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wolstenholme has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Alamein War Memorial, Egypt.

WOMACK, HENRY ARCHER SGT(P) R67722. From Johnson City, Tennesee, U.S.A. Killed Jul 1/41 age 22. #57 Operational Training Unit. Sgt Womack was killed when his Spitfire aircraft crashed at Mill Lane, Upton, Cheshire, England. Sergeant Pilot Womack is buried in the St. Deiniol Churchyard, Hawarden, Flintshire, Wales.

WONTAN-SMITH, A.O. LAC 1250761 – Royal Air Force. From Westmount, Quebec. Killed in Action Nov  1/40. Leading AirCraftman Wontan-Smith is buried in England.

WOOD, ALBERT LEONARD FS(AG) R105398. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 25/43 age 25. #102 Ceylon Squadron (Tentate Et Perficite). Halifax aircraft #JD 316 was shot down at Stade, Germany. F/L T. Bakewell (RAF), FSs T.L. Cowin (RNZAF), J.H. Page (RNZAF), Sgts F.J. Edwards (RAF), J. Swinton (RAF), and F/O D. Hill (RAF) were also killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Wood was buried at Stade, exhumed, and reburied in the Becklingen War Cemetery at SoRau, Germany.

WOOD, ARTHUR LAWRENCE WO2(P) R140857. From Bradwardine, Manitoba. Killed May 27/44 age 22. #644 Squadron. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see P/O T.M. Stewart for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot Wood is buried in the Frindsbury All Saints Churchyard, Rochester, Kent, England.

WOOD, CHESTER MILES LAC(P) R63779 – under training. From New York City, New York, U.S.A. Killed Jun 16/40 age 33. RCAF Station, Trenton, Ontario. LAC Wood was killed when his Fleet Finch aircraft #4453 went into a spin and crashed at Consecon, Ontario. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Wood is buried in Woodland Cemetery, London, Ontario.

WOOD, DONALD ZACHARY F/L(P) C1771. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed Oct 14/44 age 26. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Duisburg, Germany. Please see Parsons 0. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Wood is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

WOOD, DUNCAN ANDREW P/O(P) J18772//R124303. From Norwood Grove, Manitoba. Killed in Action Aug 6/43. #425 Alouette Squadron (Je Te Plumerai). Wellington aircraft lost. Please see Clark R.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Wood has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

WOOD, EDWARD FRANCIS SGT(AG) R118348. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Died Aug 2/44 age 21. #158 Squadron (Strength In Unity). Halifax aircraft #HR 944 missing during the night of August 23, 1943 while engaged in operations over Berlin, Germany. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sgt Wood was taken Prisoner of War and died as a P.O.W. on August 2, 1944. Sergeant Air Gunner Wood is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WOOD, ERNEST MORGAN P/O(AG) J19027//R117180. From Orillia, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 27/43 age 20. #10 Squadron (Rem Aeu Tangere). Halifax aircraft #HH 922 was shot down at Eilvese, Neustadt, Germany whilst on operations Hanover, Germany. Six RAF members of the crew were also killed. There were two #10 Sqdn. aircraft lost in the same area on this date. The following RAF crew members were all killed. P/Os R.F.G. Barker, E.G.J. Marsh, N.P. Wardman, A.H.W. Warrell, Sgts D.T. Hand, H.A. Stanworth, FS J.R. McIntosh, and F/O G.E.M. Parker. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wood is buried in the Limrner British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

WOOD, FREDERICK CHARLES P/O(AG) J85582//R115214. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 24/44 age 25. #578 Squadron (Accuracy). Halifax aircraft #LW 472 lost during an operation to Berlin, Germany. P/O R.V. Burch was also killed. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wood is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WOOD, FREDERICK FRANCES ANDREW P/O(013) J8619. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed Jun 29/42 age 26. #14 Operational Training Unit (Keep With The Pack). Hampden aircraft #AD 848 crashed, one RNZAF and two RAAF airmen were also killed. Pilot Officer Observer Wood is buried in the Woodhouse Cemetery at Hatfield, Yorkshire, England.

WOOD, GEORGE F/O(N) J10688. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Jan 31/43 age 26. #428 Ghost Squadron (Usque Ad Finem). Wellington aircraft #HE 173 caught fire in the air and crashed one mile north west of the aerodrome at RAF Station, Dishforth, Yorkshire. FS W. Mossop (RAF) and one other member of the crew, not Canadian, were also killed. Flying Officer Navigator Wood is buried in the Scholemoor Cemetery, Bradford, Yorkshire, England.

WOOD, GEORGE ARTHUR P/O(AG) J94668//R273064. From Plymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Killed in Action Feb 7/45 age 19. #12 Squadron (Leads The Field). Target – Kleve, Germany. Please see Somerville J.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wood was buried in the Roman Catholic Cemetery at Nistelrede, Holland, exhumed, and reburied in the Canadian War Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

WOOD, HUGH RAYMOND P/O(AG) J95256//R265868. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Apr 18/45 age 21. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Heligoland, Germany. Please see Hill F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wood has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WOOD, JOHN KENNNETH WO2(BA) R82786. From Stirling, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 22/43 age 23. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Wellington aircraft missing. Please see Sieffert A.J. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Wood is buried in the Canadian War Cemetery, Bergen-Op-Zoom, Holland.

WOOD, JOHN WALTER F/O(P) J29175. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 17/44 age 28. #113 Wing, Nassau, Bahamas. Marauder aircraft crashed. Please see F/O M.F. O’Neill for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Wood has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WOOD, JOHN WYLIE P/O(P) J4556. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed Nov 11/41 age 29. #1 C.A.C. Flight. Lysander aircraft crashed. Please see F/L A.B. Jobin for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Wood is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

WOOD, JULIAN VERNON ORISON F/O(N) J22547. From Oliver, British Columbia. Killed in Action May 13/43 age 21. #61 Squadron (Per Puram Tunantes). Lancaster aircraft #W 4269 was carrying over 4,000 lbs. of bombs and window when it went missing during operations over enemy territory. WO W.J. Reid was also killed and five of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Navigator Wood is buried in the New Eastern Cemetery at Amsterdam, Holland.

WOOD, KEITH ROBERTSON FS(AG) R91595. From Cypress River, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jun 26/43 age 21. #51 Squadron (Swift And Sure). Halifax aircraft #JD 261 missing from a trip to Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Two of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Four of the crew, not Canadians missing, believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Wood is buried in the Canadian Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

WOOD, LESLIE ARTHUR P/O(P) J17041//R79340. From San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America. Killed in Action Jul 18/43 age 21. #410 Cougar Squadron (Noctivaga). Mosquito aircraft #DZ 742 missing whilst engaged in attacking rail targets in the Noyons/Cambrai area of France; the RAF navigator, FO. D.J. Slaughter, was also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Wood is buried in the Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, Hautot-sur-Mer, France.

WOOD, MATTHEW F/L(P) J5540. From Milk River, Alberta. Killed in Action Aug 18/44 age 22. #137 Squadron (Do Right Fear Naught). F/L Wood was flying Typhoon aircraft #MN 126 and was engaged in attacking enemy transport south of Orbec, France when he crashed seven miles north-east of Gace, France. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Wood was buried at St. Ouen Le Houx, Calvados, France, exhumed, and reburied in the Canadian War Cemetery at Bretteville-sur-Laize, Calvados, France.

WOOD, MELVILLE STANLEY WO1(WAG) R93134. From Shelburne, Ontario. Killed Jul 6/44 age 25. #145 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron (Furor Non Sine Frenis). Ventura aircraft crashed on take-off. Please see Leard W.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class I Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wood is buried in the Joint Services Cemetery at Goose Bay, Labrador.

WOOD, RICHARD P/O(WAG) J91311/R95310. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Dec 15/41 age 29. #13 Operational Training Squadron, Patricia Bay, British Columbia. Stranraer aircraft #927 crashed. Please see Riley W.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wood is buried in the Elmwood Cemetery at Winnipeg, Manitoba.

WOOD, ROBERT WALKER WO2(P) R106547. From New Westminster, British Columbia. Killed Mar 31/43 age 21. #301 Ferry Training Unit, Lyneham, England. Beaufort aircraft #DW 914 came out of low cloud and crashed into the ground at Dance Farm, Withington, two miles from Chedworth, Gloucestershire, England. Three of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot Wood is buried in Hull Eastern Cemetery, Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire, England.

WOOD, RONALD MARK FS(WAG) R176382. From Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Feb 21/45 age 21. #223 Squadron (Alae Defendunt Africam). Liberator aircraft missing. Please see Thompson J.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wood is buried in the British Cemetery at Venraij, Holland.

WOOD, STANLEY ALBERT SGT R51027 – aero engine mechanic. From Palgrave, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 20/43 age 38. #10 North Atlantic Squadron. Liberator aircraft crashed. Please see MacNaughton W.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Wood is buried in an isolated grave on Black Mountain, near St. Donat, Quebec.

WOOD, THOMAS BENEDICT F/O(WAG) J43271. From Douglastown, New Brunswick. Killed Aug 15/44 age 21. #4 Operational Training Unit. Sunderland aircraft crashed. Please see Sargent W.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wood is buried in the Rosskeen Churchyard Extension, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland.

WOOD, THOMAS CLINTON STUART F/O(N) J11864. From Courtenay, British Columbia. Killed in Action Feb 14/43 age 29. #196 Squadron (Sic Fidem Servamus). Wellington aircraft missing. Please see FS G.G. Clark for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Wood has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WOOD, THOMAS HUNTER SGT(P) R70062. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 1/41 age 27. #102 Ceylon Squadron (Tentate Et Perficite). Whitley aircraft #Z 6837 missing from bombing operations, presumed enemy action. P/O E.G. Anderson, Sgts M.S. Humphrey, J.B. Redden, T.C. Boyle (RAF), and N.C.J. Carter (RAF) were also killed. Sergeant Pilot Wood is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Schaffen, Brabant, Belgium.

WOOD, WILLIAM EDWARD P/O(P) J86392. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 13/44 age 21. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Halifax aircraft #LW 713 failed to return from a trip to Arras, France. Four Canadians, F/O Robertson, P/O Overden, Sgts Persche, and Norden were taken Prisoner of War. Two crew members, not Canadians, presumed taken Prisoner of War. P/O Wood maintained control of the aircraft long enough for all of his crew to jump to safety; he went down with the aircraft. Pilot Officer Pilot Wood has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WOOD, WILLIAM GODFREY CPL R61915. From Brancepeth, Saskatchewan. Killed May 23/43 age 23. #3 Personnel Reception Centre, Bournemouth, England. Killed during an enemy bomb attack on the Metropole Hotel. Please see Chalmers D.R. for casualty list and detail. Corporal Wood is buried in the North Cemetery at Bournemouth, Hampshire, England.

WOODALL, WILLIAM THOMAS F/O(N) J23953. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action May 22/44 age 22. #57 Squadron (Corpus Non Animum Muto). Lancaster aircraft #ND 960 was shot down near Tangerup, six miles north of Assens, Denmark whilst engaged in a mine-laying operation. F/O G. Ferguson, P/O A.W. Bugden, Sgts T. Edwards (RAF), H.D.G. Griffiths (RAF), C.J. Woodmass (RAF), and F/L A.T. Richards (RAF) were also killed. Flying Officer Navigator Woodall is buried in the New Cemetery, Asserts, Island of Fyn, Denmark.

WOODARD, ANGUS ROBINSON AC2 R220537. From Thamesville, Ontario. Died Oct 13/43 age 19. #1 Manning Depot, Toronto, Ontario. Death by natural causes while in the Christie Street Hospital, Toronto. AirCraftman Second Class Woodard is buried in Sherman Cemetery, Thamesville, Ontario.

WOODARD, THOMAS HAROLD P/O(N) J863251/R133383. From Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Killed Apr 12/44 age 21. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see Hindmarsh F.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Woodard is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WOODBURN, JAMES DOUGLAS FS(P) R54201 D.F.M. From Cryville, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 22/41 age 26. #18 Squadron (Animo Et Fide). Blenheim aircraft #Z 7898 blew up in the air during operations at Khims, North Africa. Two of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Pilot Woodburn is buried atTripoli War Cemetery, Libya.

WOODCOCK, GERALD HARVEY FS(AG) R140867. From Minnedosa, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jul 30/43 age 24. #78 Squadron (Nemo Non Paratus). Halifax aircraft was shot down. Please see Hetherington W.M. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Woodcock is buried in the Ohlsdorf Cemetery, Hamburg, Germany.

WOODFIELD, DONALD EUGENE P/O(P) J12452. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed May 28/43 age 20. #45 Atlantic Transport Group, Dorval, Quebec. P/O5 Woodfield and G.D. Hay were killed when Hudson aircraft #FK 742 crashed at Reykjavik, Iceland. Pilot Officer Pilot Woodfield is buried in the Fossvogur Cemetery, Reykjavik, Iceland.

WOODFORD, CLAUDE CALVIN WARREN SGT(N) R251532. From Long Branch, Ontario. Killed Oct 13/44 age 20. #24 Operational Training Unit (Cum Labore Adjuvantes). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Matthew RD. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Navigator Woodford is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WOODHAMS, GEORGE THOMAS JOHN SGT(OB) R58453. From Huronville, Saskatchewan. Killed Aug 25/41 age 28. #2 Air Navigation School, Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick. Sgt Woodhanns, AC G.J. Eliott, F/L W.S. Smallman (RAF), and Sgt S. Street (RAF) were searching for missing Anson aircraft #2397 and were all killed when their Anson #2388 crashed and burned at Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Sergeant Observer Woodhams is buried in the Fillmore Cemetery at Fillmore, Saskatchewan.

WOODHEAD, ROBERT MARTIN P/O(P) J8156. From Wapella, Saskatchewan. Killed May 27/42 age 21. #81 Squadron (Non Solurn Nobis). P/O Woodhead was killed when his Spitfire aircraft #BM 467 was in a mid-air collision and then crashed three miles west of the Southend aerodrome at East Woods Rise, Eastwood, England. Pilot Officer Pilot Woodhead is buried in the Warmfield (or Kirkthorpe) St. Peter Churchyard Extension, Warmfield-Cum-Heath, Yorkshire, England.

WOODHOUSE, ALEXANDER TREVOR FS(AG) R115213. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 1/43 age 21. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). Halifax aircraft #DT 641 was shot down in the sea during a trip to Berlin, Germany. Sgts A.D. Cherkinsky, J. Kowalski, A.L. Bateman, and FS W.G. Francis were also killed. Two of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Woodhouse has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WOODILL, JAMES HAROLD LAC(P) R182443. From Longview, Washington, U.S.A. Killed Jul 14/43 age 21. #36 Service Flying Training School, Penhold, Alberta. Oxford aircraft crashed. Please see LAC A.G. Sutherland for casualty list and fright detail. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Woodill’s remains were cremated. His ashes were placed in a niche in the Columbarium of Consecration in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, U.S.A.

WOODINGTON, WILLIAM EDMONSTONE SGT(P) R112242. From Surnmerside, Prince Edward Island. Killed Dec 29/42 age 19. #9 Advanced Flying Unit. Sgt Woodington was killed when his Miles Master aircraft crashed at Rossie Priory, Scotland. Sergeant Pilot Woodington is buried in the Murie Cemetery, Errol, Perthshire, Scotland.

WOODLEY, CHARLES DAVID F/O(P) C21286. From Knowlton, Quebec. Killed in Action Jun 8/44 age 24. #15 Squadron (Aim Sure). Lancaster aircraft #LM 534 missing from a trip to Massy, France. FSs J.E. Armstrong- (RAAF), J.J.J. Turner (RAAF), C.J. Watson (RAAF), Sgts R.D. Hales (RAF), G.W. Haswell (RAF), and A.F.J. Lilley (RAF) were also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Woodley was buried in the Bonelles’ Cemetery, France, exhumed, and reburied in the New Communal Cemetery, Virof lay, Seine-et-Oise, France.

WOODLEY, DONALD SCHLUSTER FS(P) R75098. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed Apr 8/42 age 22. #22 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see FS V.L. Morris for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Woodley is buried in the St. Mary Churchyard at Black Bourton, Oxford, England.

WOODLEY, NORMAN SANDERSON LAC(P) R205772 – under training. From Brantford, Ontario. Killed May 11/44 age 19. #8 Service Flying Training School, Weyburn, Saskatchewan. LAC Woodley was engaged in night-flying circuits and landings when Harvard aircraft #FE 806 went out of control. He was killed when the aircraft spiralled into the ground just after take-off two miles from the aerodrome at Weyburn. Leading AirCraftman Pilot Woodley is buried in the Farringdon Burial Ground, Branfford, Ontario.

WOODMAN, DOUGLAS ALBERT SGT(OB) R60047. From St. Catharines, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 24/41 age 23. #236 Squadron (Speculati Nuntiate). Blenheim aircraft #5728 was last seen, after operations, heading for Southern Ireland; the pilot had signalled he was experiencing engine trouble. The aircraft crashed in the sea one mile south of Fastnet Rock, Ireland. Sergeant Observer Woodman is buried in Goolds Hill Cemetery at Mallow, County Cork, Ireland.

WOODMAN, ELIZABETH GENEVIEVE LAW W300727. From New Harbour, Newfoundland. Died Aug 11/42 age 22. Leading AirWoman Woodman is buried in St. Augustine Cemetery at New Harbour, Newfoundland.

WOODMAN, HENRY RAYMOND P/O(WAG) J13145. From Smith’s Cove, Digby County, Nova Scotia. Killed Oct 8/42 age 21. #36 Operational Training Unit, Greenwood, Nova Scotia. Hudson aircraft missing. Please see Barrett R.O. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Woodman has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WOODMAN, JAMES DONALD F/O(N) J11232. From Milverton, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 17/42 age 23. #115 Squadron (Despite The Elements), East Wretham, Kent, England. Target – Fallersleban, Germany. Please see Campbell, Alex B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Woodman is buried in the Limner British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

WOODMAN, WILLIAM DANIEL HOLLOWAY LAC R130601 – air frame mechanic. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed Aug 8/44 age 29. #433 Porcupine Squadron (Qui S’y Frotte S’y Pique). The fuel tanks in the port wing of a Halifax aircraft were being filled when the aircraft exploded and burst into flames at RCAF Station, Skipton on Swale, England. LAC J. Golding was also killed. Leading AirCraftman Woodman is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WOODROW, WILLIAM EDWIN P/O(P) J19650. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Apr 28/44 age 32. #431 Iroquois Squadron (The Hatiten Ronteriios). Target – Montzen, Belgium. Please see Hazael R.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Woodrow is buried in the Schoonselhof Cemetery, Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium.

WOODRUFF, LIONEL HOWARD WO2(BA) R149450. From Calgary, Alberta. Killed in Action Feb 5/44 age 21. #196 Squadron (Sic Fidem Servamus). The crew of Stirling aircraft #EF 469 were on a special operation when they crashed at Cornimont, France. F/O J.R. Lindley (RAF) and F/O T. Moore (RAF) were also killed. Four others of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed safe. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Woodruff is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Co m m on t, Vosges, France.

WOODRUFF, PATRICK HENRY W/C(P) 39806 D.S.O., D.F.C., M.i.D. – Royal Air Force. From Edmonton, Alberta, Killed in Action Feb 27/45 age 32. #32 Squadron (Adeste Cornites). Spitfire aircraft lost near Athens, Greece. W/C. Woodruff was the first Commanding Officer of #404 Squadron and was on his third tour of operations at the time of his death. Wing Commander Pilot Woodruff is buried in the Phaleron War Cemetery, Athens, Greece.

WOODRUFF, RICHARD JOHN FS(P) R106876. From Powell River, British Columbia. Killed in Action Sep 30/42 age 20. #23 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Scott, Walter E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Pilot Woodruff has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WOODS, EARLE DEACHMAN P/O(AG) J86372//R96351. From Lanark, Ontario. Killed in Action Jun 8/44 age 22. #78 Squadron (Nemo Evreux Non Paratus). Target – Juvisy, France. Please see P/O M. McLear for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Woods is buried in the Old Cemetery at Villeneuve, St. Georges, Seine-et-Oise, France.

WOODS, KENNETH BEVERLEY P/O(N) J24712. From Lakeview, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 22/43 age 19. One of 37 airmen lost at sea off the M.V. Amerika. Please see Clarke D.M. for casualty list and detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Woods has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WOODS, RAYMOND CRAIG SGT(AG) R96024. From Lanark, Ontario. Killed Feb 7/44 age 22. #19 Operational Training Unit. Whitley aircraft #LA 836 was seen by the Coast guard to crash in the sea three miles off Lossiemouth, Scotland. Five members of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Sergeant Air Gunner Woods has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WOODS, RODERICK FRED WO1 (WAG) R103923. From Trail, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jan 29/44 age 21. #51 Squadron (Swift And Sure). Halifax aircraft #LW 466 lost during night operations over Berlin, Germany. WOs T.J. Griffin, L.S. Hammett, and four of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Warrant Officer Class I Wireless Operator Air Gunner Woods is buried in the Berlin War Cemetery, Charlottenburg, Germany.

WOODS, ROSS CLIFTON SGT R93015 – clerk. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed May 23/43 age 25. #3 Personnel Reception Centre, Bournemouth. Killed during an enemy bombing attack against the Metropole Hotel. Please see Chalmers D.R. for casualty list and detail. Sergeant Woods is buried in the North Cemetery at Bournemouth, Hampshire, England.

WOODS, VINCENT DAVID AC2 R131096 – air frame mechanic. From Guelph, Ontario. Died Apr 11/42 age 21. #16 Service Flying Training School, Hagersville, Ontario. Death by natural causes while in the Military Hospital at Hamilton, Ontario. AirCraftman Second Class Woods is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Guelph, Ontario.

WOODWARD, CHARLES WALTER F/O(AG) J6867. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 23/42 age 22. #407 Demon Squadron (To Hold On High). Hudson aircraft failed to return from an anti-sub patrol over the Bay of Biscay. F/L J.L. Ellam, WO J.L. Gaucher, and FS E.F. Willson (RAF) were also killed. Flying Officer Air Gunner Woodward has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WOODWARD, DELBERT WESLEY F/O(OB) J21599. From Beaverton, Ontario. Died Nov 9/43 age 32. #18 Squadron (Animo Et Fide). F/O Woodward was seriously injured in an on-duty accident on October 20, 1943 when a truck skidded on a slippery road and overturned two miles east of Grotaglia, on the Brindisi/Tarranto Road. He succumbed to his injuries in November whilst in the General Hospital in Tarranto, Italy. Flying Officer Observer Woodward is buried in the War Cemetery at Bari, Italy.

WOODWARD, JOHN ADAIR F/L(P) J9115. From Stratford, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 27/44 age 24. #432 Leaside Squadron (Saevitir Ad Lucem). Halifax aircraft #NP 692 was badly damaged by enemy flak whilst over the target Bottrop, Germany. F/L Woodward was very seriously wounded in the attack with severe shrapnel wounds on the upper and lower right side of his body. Despite these wounds he flew the damaged aircraft back to make an emergency landing at Woodbridge, England; by his actions all the other members of the crew returned safe and uninjured. He succumbed to his injuries shortly after landing. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Woodward is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WOODWARD, NORMAN P/O(OB) J4759. From Middlesex, England. Killed in Action Sep 6/41 age 21. #77 Squadron (Esse Potius Quam Videri. Whitley aircraft missing. Please see Myers E.C. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Observer Woodward is buried in the General Cemetery, Borculo, Gelderland, Holland.

WOODWARD, NORMAN PAULLE COURTNEY F/L(P) J20138//R131658. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Apr 17/45 age 23. #263 Squadron (Ex Ungue Leonem). F/L Woodward was killed while attacking enemy shipping in the Harbour at Harderwij, Holland when his Typhoon aircraft #MN 705 was hit by flak and crashed into the harbour. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Woodward has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WOODWORTH, CHARLES HERMAN P/O(P) J6687. From Berwick, Kings County, Nova Scotia. Killed Dec 6/41 age 20. #17 Operational Training Unit (Forged To Fight). P/O Woodworth lost his life when his Blenheim aircraft #L 4894 stalled in gusty weather, went out of control and crashed in a ploughed field near the Gas Works at Ramsey. Pilot Officer Pilot Woodworth is buried in the Ramsey Cemetery, Huntingdonshire, England.

WOOF, REGINALD P/O(P) J15546. From Conway, Digby County, Nova Scotia. Killed in Action Aug 1/42 age 28. #156 Squadron (We Light The Way). Wellington aircraft lost in the sea off Holland during operations. Sgt L.H. Chessun (RAF), FSs A.M. Illingworth (RAF), and P.W. Rawcliffe (RAF), were also killed. One RAF member of the crew missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Woof is buried in the Northern Cemetery, Flushing, Zealand, Holland.

WOOLAVER, ALLISON STEWART F/O(P) J28532. From Blornindon, Nova Scotia. Killed Jul 4/44 age 23. #24 Operational Training Unit (Cum Labore Adjuvantes). Wellington aircraft crashed. Please see Tees W. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Woolaver is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England. Addendum: – F/O Woolaver was from Blomidon, Nova Scotia, not Blornindon, Nova Scotia. Detail provided by D.A. Stallard, Trenton, Nova Scotia.

WOOLF, DE VOE F/O(P) J86900//R178411. From Hill Spring, Alberta. Killed in Action Dec 26/44 age 21. #76 Squadron (Resolute). Halifax aircraft #MZ 740 missing during a daylight attack against St. Vith, Belgium. F/Os G. Floyd, R.H. Emerson, FS O.F. Newton, P/O A.B. Clark, Sgt J.S. Gray (RAF), and WO T.R.W. Smith (RAF) were also killed. One Canadian, FS Mason, was taken Prisoner of War. Flying Officer Pilot Woolf is buried in the War Cemetery, Hotton, Luxembourg, Belgium.

WOOLFORD, JAMES P/O(P) J16388//R98205. From Charleston, Illinois, U.S.A. Killed in Action Jan 17/43 age 22. #61 Squadron (Per Purarn Tunantes). Lancaster aircraft #W 4767 lost, presumed over the target, presumed enemy action. Six RAF members of the crew, Sgts F.B. Andrews, G.M. Hair, L. Noble, K.E. Slade, R. Waudby, and J.H. Worrow were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Woolford is buried in the Kiel War Cemetery, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

WOOLGAR, JAMES HAROLD BOSTON FS(WAG) R59555. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Sep 10/42 age 21. #61 Squadron (Per Puram Tunantes). BROTHER to William Francis Woolgar. Target – Rheinberg, Germany. Please see Poch L. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Woolgar was buried at Cologne, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

WOOLGAR, WILLIAM FRANCIS F/O(BA) J26712//R180224. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed Sep 6/44 age 20. #1667 Heavy Conversion Unit. BROTHER to James Harold Woolgar. Halifax aircraft crashed. Please see F/O M. Vandekinder for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Woolgar is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WOOLHETHER, SPENCER ELWOOD P/O(AG) J90754//R254029. From Dahinda, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Mar 22/44 age 20. #408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target – Frankfurt, Germany. Please see F/O L.D. Proctor for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Woolhether is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach; Germany.

WOOLHOUSE, ALBERT EDGAR CPL R91111 – air frame mechanic. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Sep 3/43 age 24. #8404 Servicing Echelon. Beaufighter aircraft crashed. Please see P/O S. Josephson for casualty list and flight detail. Corporal Woolhouse is buried in the Wick Cemetery, Caithness, Scotland.

WOOLLATT, GEORGE RANDALL WO1(P) R72124. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 8/43 age 21. #126 Canadian Squadron, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. WO Woollen was flying Hurricane aircraft #BW 854 in a formation and was killed when he made a crash landing at Pine Lake, Nova Scotia. Warrant Officer Class I Pilot Woollatt is buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.

WOOLLEY, ROBERT STANLEY WO2(WAG) R77317. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Feb 25/43 age 20. #467 Australia Squadron. Lancaster aircraft #ED 526 was shot down at Herzogenawrach, Germany. WO J.L. Larin, and five of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Woolley is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

WOOLLIAMS, RUSSELL HALE SGT(OB) R110246. From New Westminster, British Columbia. Killed Oct 31/42 age 33. #30 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft failed to land on the first attempt then stalled and crashed on the go around, near the aerodrome at Nixon. Sgt D. Hawk and four of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Sergeant Observer Woolliams is buried in the St. Peter Churchyard, Nixon, Stowe, Staffordshire, England.

WOOLNER, ROBERT WARD FS(OB) R80999. From Ayr, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 8/42 age 28. #106 Squadron (Pro Libertate). Lancaster aircraft #R 5861 missing during a bombing raid against Wilhelmshaven, Germany. One RAAF and five RAF crew members were also killed. Flight Sergeant Observer Woolner is buried in the Sage War Cemetery, Oldenburg, Land Niederasachsen, Germany.

WOOLRICH, GEORGE DEAN P/O(P) J15746//R83149. From Austin, Texas, U.S.A. Killed in Action Aug 26/42 age 20. #152 Hyderabad Squadron (Faithful Ally). Spitfire aircraft failed to return from a cross- channel sweep. Pilot Officer Pilot Woolrich has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WOOLVERTON, ALAN HAMOND F/O(P) J23297. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Feb 20/44 age 23. #428 Ghost Squadron (Usque Ad Finem). Target – Leipzig, Germany. Please see F/O G. Alfred Smith for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Woolverton is buried in the General Cemetery at Enkhuizen, Holland.

WOOSTER, WARREN SOMERS P/O(P) J9203. From New Westminster, British Columbia. Killed Apr 4/42 age 20. #122 Canadian Squadron, Patricia Bay, British Columbia. Lysander aircraft #461 suffered engine failure whilst in a dive and crashed in the water near Piers Island, British Columbia. Pilot Officer Pilot Wooster is buried in the Fraser Cemetery at New Westminster, British Columbia.

WOOTTEN, HAROLD LESTER P/O(P) J88872//R117696. From Cookshire, Quebec. Killed in Action Mar 11/44 age 24. #253 Hyderabad State Squadron (Come One, Come All). Spitfire aircraft #MA 459 missing between Naples and Bastia, Italy. Pilot Officer Pilot Wootton has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

WOOTTON, JOHN ST. CLAIR F/O(P) J22148. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Jun 3/44. #216 Squadron (CCXVI Dona Ferens). F/O Wootton was a passenger and was killed when Dakota aircraft #FD 866, on a routine courier flight, crashed into a cloud covered mountain at the 5,200 foot level near Oran, Algeria. P/O F.H. Whittard, four of the aircrew and eleven passengers, not Canadians, were also killed. Flying Officer Pilot Wootton is buried in Le Pettit Lac Cemetery, Oran, Algeria.

WORDEN, ARTHUR CEPHAS FS(AG) R113195. From Calgary, Alberta. Killed in Action May 26/43 age 32. #51 Squadron (Swift And Sure). Halifax aircraft #HR 853 lost, presumed over the target, presumed enemy action. Sgts A. Brown (RAF), W.J. Chambers (RAF), W.P. Davies (RAF), C.A. Richardson (RAF), and FS J.C. rvtacPhedran (RAF) were also killed. One of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Warden is buried in the War Cemetery at Uden, North Brabant, Holland.

WORK, CYRIL GEORGE LAC R59974 – aero engine mechanic. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Jan 7/43 age 23. #124 Canadian Squadron. Bolingbroke aircraft #9139 was being ferried when the starboard engine failed. LAC Work was killed when the pilot attempted a forced landing and crashed four miles south of the aerodrome at Moncton. Leading AirCraftman Work is buried in St. John’s Norway Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.

WORLEY, ROBERT STEPHEN BORDEN P/O(NB) J85180//R95634. From Pembroke, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 25/43 age 21. #424 Tiger Squadron (Castigandos Castigamus). Wellington aircraft #HE 369 crashed on the aerodrome at Topcliffe, Yorkshire. Sgts J. Banks (RAF) and AA. Wiles (RAF) were also killed. Pilot Officer Navigator/Bomb Aimer Worley is buried in the Dishforth Cemetery, Yorkshire, England.

WORRAD, ALFRED WILLIAM LEONARD SGT(AG) R193651. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 22/43 age 30. #434 Bluenose Squadron (In Excelsis Vincimus). Target – Kassel, Germany. Please see Burton W.H. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Air Gunner Worrad is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

WORT, HARDY EDWARD F/O(N) J38720//R171268. From Sherbrooke, Quebec. Killed in Action Mar 15/45 age 21. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Misburg, Germany. Please see Parkhurst K.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Wort is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

WORTHINGTON, RAYMOND OLIVER F/O(WAG) J6484. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Nov 3/42 age 25. #407 Demon Squadron (To Hold On High). Hudson aircraft missing whilst on an anti- sub patrol over the Bay of Biscay. Sgt M. Valette, FS C. Shook, and three of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Worthington is buried in the St. Columb Major Cemetery, St. Columb, Cornwall, England.

WORTHINGTON, ROBERT FRANKLIN P/O(NB) J17985//R139965. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jun 25/43 age 22. #156 Squadron (We Light The Way), Pathfinder Force). Lancaster aircraft #EE 127 failed to return from a trip over enemy territory. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Navigator/Bomb Aimer Worthington has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WORTLEY, DOUGLAS BUCHANAN AC2 R118313. From Port Moody, British Columbia. Killed Sep 21/41 age 18. #7 Service Flying Training School, McLeod, Alberta. AC2 Wortley, Sgt L.P. Britland and F/O L.W. Brooks were all killed when Anson aircraft #9818 crashed four and one half miles north-west of Yale, British Columbia. AirCraftman Second Class Wortley is buried on a mountain top at the crash site. His name is also inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WOTHERSPOON, ALBERT EDWARD P/O(AG) J95509//R192267. From Langenburg, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Mar 17/45 age 21. #103 Squadron (Noli Me Tangere). Lancaster aircraft #NN 758 was shot down two miles north of Laichinged, Germany during a night attack against Nuremberg, Germany. F/L A.C. Watt, FS W.H. Fetherston, and four of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. One Canadian, FS Bellisle, bailed out and was taken Prisoner of War. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wotherspoon was buried in the Churchyard at Laichinged, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

WOYCE, STANLEY VERDUN FS(WAG) R93302. From Palmerston, Ontario. Killed in Action Jan 8/43 age 20. #467 Australia Squadron. Lancaster aircraft missing. Please see Hanbidge R.T. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Woyce has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WRENSHALL, BERNARD HARTLEY F/O(BA) J29687. From Milden, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Aug 8/44 age 31. #15 Squadron (Aim Sure). Lancaster aircraft #NN 700 blew up five miles south of Caen over the target Rocquncourt, France. Six members of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Wrenshall has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WRIGHT, ALLAN GARNETT F/O(P) 42292 – Royal Air Force. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Feb 15/41 age 25. #37 Squadron (Wise Without Eyes). Wellington aircraft lost. Flying Officer Pilot Wright is buried in the Haidai Pasha Cemetery, Instanbul, Turkey.

WRIGHT, ANDREW ROY P/O(AG) J88789. From Flin Flon, Manitoba. Killed in Action Nov 21/44 age 21. #75 New Zealand Squadron (Ake Ake Kia Kaha). Lancaster aircraft #NN 745 failed to return from a mine-laying operation in the Oslo Fjord, Norway. Six crew members, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wright has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WRIGHT, ARCHIBALD JOHN STUART P/O(P) J86212//R132148. From Bowsman River, Manitoba. Killed in Action Jun 3/44 age 25. #158 Squadron (Strength In Unity). Halifax aircraft #LW 635 lost whilst participating in a night raid against Trappes, France, P/O D.F. McCorkle, Sgts R. Ward, S.W. Fox (RAF), M.J. Tremayne (RAF), and F/O A. Browne (RAF) were also killed. One other member of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Wright is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Evreux, Eure, France.

WRIGHT, BRUCE JOHN F/O(N) J11185. From Victoria, British Columbia. Killed in Action May 1/43 age 23. #404 Buffalo Squadron (Ready To Fight). The crew of Beaufighter aircraft #JM 124 were searching for German naval vessels when they were intercepted by enemy fighter aircraft and fired on by shore batteries. The Beaufighter failed to return; F/O S.J. Flannery was also killed. Flying Officer Navigator Wright has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WRIGHT, CHARLES AUSTIN F/O(N) J21828. From Chatham, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 10/43 age 25. #419 Moose Squadron (Moosa Aswayita). F/O Wright was killed during this, his 11th operation. Target – Mannheim, Germany. Please refer to D.R. See for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Wright is buried in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

WRIGHT, CHARLES ERNEST LAC R111267. From Jasper, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 16/42 age 22. #121 Composite Squadron, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. LAC Wright and Sgt L.W. Kerr were both killed when Lysander aircraft #466 crashed in the sea at Goose Bay, Wedgeport, Nova Scotia. Leading AirCraftman Wright has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WRIGHT, CHARLES NOTLEY DAWSON WO2(N) R131827. From Vulcan, Alberta. Killed in Action Oct 20/43 age 21. #619 Squadron. Lancaster aircraft #EE 114 crashed between Orrel and Langwedel, Germany during a raid against Leipzig, Germany. Sgts D. Demaine (RAF), G.W. DiMutt (RAF), M. Jones (RAF), A.G. Osborne (RAF), G.M. Weighell (RAF), and P/O C. Firth (RAF) were also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Navigator Wright was buried in the Civil Cemetery at Langwedel, exhumed, and reburied in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

WRIGHT, CHARLES THOMAS P/O(AG) J91173111=1175841. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jun 24/44 age 20. #12 Squadron (Leads The Field). Lancaster aircraft #ND 528 failed to return from a night trip to Saintes, France. F/O F. Jeffrey, P/Os Pollock, and C.C. Evans were also killed. Three of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wright has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WRIGHT, DENNIS FS(AG) R203453. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed May 26/44 age 20. #5 Lancaster Finishing School. Lancaster aircraft crashed. Please see Sanderson G.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Wright is buried in the Cemetery at Newarkupon-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England.

WRIGHT, DONALD LORIMER WO2(P) R133306. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Dec 26/43 age 20. #615 County of Surrey Squadron (Conjunctis Viribus). WO Wright was killed when his Spitfire #MA 349 crashed in India. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot Wright is buried in the Chittagong War Cemetery, Pakistan.

WRIGHT, EDWARD JAMES FS(AG) R287664. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Killed Apr20/45 age 16. #428 Ghost Squadron (Usque Ad Finem). Lancaster aircraft crashed. Please see Lawley T.D. for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Wright is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

WRIGHT, FRANK HARRIS FS(AG) R87954. From Sardis, British Columbia. Killed Sep 4/42 age 20. #6 Operational Training Unit. Hudson aircraft crashed. Please see FS J.A. Montgomery for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Wright is buried in the Cemetery, Thornaby-on-Tees, Yorkshire, England.

WRIGHT, FREDERICK DAVID FS R162279 – fitter. From Winnipeg, Manitoba. Died Jun 25/45 age 54. #2 Construction Maintenance Unit. Death by natural causes while in the Deer Lodge Hospital, Winnipeg. Flight Sergeant Wright is buried in the Brookside Cemetery at Winnipeg, Manitoba.

WRIGHT, FREDERICK HERBERT RICHARD FS(WAG) R79316. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Sep 6/42 age 21. #20 Operational Training Unit (Train To Triumph). Wellington aircraft crashed in the sea six miles north of Lossiemouth, Scotland. FSs E.T. O’Neil, J.W. Biggs, and two RAF crew members were also killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wright has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WRIGHT, GERALD P/O(P) 40162 – Royal Air Force. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Oct 6/40 age 25. #61 Squadron (Per Puram Tunantes). Blenheim aircraft lost. P/O Wright’s surname was D’Arcy-Wright but he served as Wright. Pilot Officer Pilot Wright is buried in Leeming St. John The Baptist Churchyard, Exelby, Leeming and Newton, Yorkshire, England.

WRIGHT, GORDON SGT 8165A – aero engine mechanic. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed Jan 22/41. age 23. #110 Hyderabad Squadron (Nes Timeo Nec Sperno). Blenheim aircraft lost. Sergeant Wright is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WRIGHT, GORDON ROBINSON FS(P) R93090. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 9/42 age 20. #23 Squadron (Semper Aggressus). Mosquito aircraft failed to return from operations. The RAF navigator was also killed. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wright has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WRIGHT, HAROLD GROVER P/O(P) J95531//R152120. From Brantford, Ontario. Killed in Action Mar 22/44 age 23. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – Frankfurt, Germany. Please see P/O E.K. Sears for casualty list and flight detail. This was P/O Wright’s 10th op. Pilot Officer Pilot Wright was buried at Harsewinkel, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

WRIGHT, HAROLD REDFERN WO2(BA) R153606. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 4/43 age 21. #78 Squadron (Nemo Non Paratus). Halifax aircraft #LW 313 was shot down at Badminster Stein, Germany during a night attack against Leipzig, Germany. Two of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Wright is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

WRIGHT, HARRY F/O(N) J37736//R176781. From Brantford, Ontario. Killed in Action Oct 25/44 age 21. #428 Ghost Squadron (Usque Ad Finem). Target – Essen, Germany. Please see Toneri L.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Wright is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

WRIGHT, HERBERT HUSON SGT(BA) R114488 – under training. From Hagersville, Ontario. Killed Feb 24/44 age 25. #6 Bombing and Gunnery School, Mountain View, Ontario. Bolingbroke aircraft crashed. Please see Sangster D.W. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Bomb Aimer Wright is buried in Mount Osborne Cemetery, Beansville, Ontario.

WRIGHT, HOWARD CLOUSTON F/O(BA) J24794//R133890. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 29/44 age 24. #427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). Target – Hamburg, Germany. Please see Legary HA. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Wright is buried in the Ohlsdorf Cemetery, Hamburg, Germany.

WRIGHT, HOWARD STANLEY Captain. From London, Ontario. Killed Jun 10/45 age 36. Royal Air Force Transport Command. Captain Wright has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WRIGHT, JAMES P/O(AG) J89895//R212530. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Jul 8/44 age 19. #9 Squadron (Per Noctern Volamus). Lancaster aircraft #JB 116 went down 19 miles east of Dieppe, France during night operations, a raid against St. Leu D’Esserent, France. F/O G.T. Baseden (RAF), Sgt I. Feldman (RAF), and FS J.L. Wright (RAF) were also killed. Three others of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wright is buried in the Millebosc Communal Cemetery, Seine Maritime, France. Addendum: – add to the crew list the following. Sgt. J.T. Price (RAF) was also killed and is buried in Beaumont Les Nonains, Oise, France. There are now only two others, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Detail provided by Joel Huard, Serquigny, France.

WRIGHT, JAMES ALLISTER P/O(AG) J9698. From Long Branch, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 29/42 age 22. #61 Squadron (Per Puram Tunantes). Lancaster aircraft lost. Please see Janiszewski F. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wright was buried at Obermichelback, Germany, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Durnbach, Germany.

WRIGHT, JAMES LENOURY F/O(P) J19602. From Sarnia, Ontario. Killed Mar 15/45 age 28. #41 Operational Training Unit. F/O Wright was flying Spitfire aircraft #BM 636 and was engaged in aerobatics when the aircraft went out of control. He was killed when his Spitfire crashed at Paper Mill Lane, Oakenholt, Flintshire, Wales. Flying Officer Pilot Wright is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

WRIGHT, JAMES RUSSELL P/O(N) J17943//R91934. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jun 17/43 age 30. #156 Squadron (We Light The Way), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft #EE 122 was shot down at Monchen-Gladbach, Germany. Six of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Pilot Officer Navigator Wright was buried in the Prisoner of War Section of the Municipal Cemetery at Monchen-Gladbach, exhumed, and reburied in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

WRIGHT, JOHN EDGAR F/O(BA) J26422. From Denholme, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Mar 4/44 age 20. #138 Squadron (For Freedom). Halifax aircraft missing. Please see Roberts G.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Wright is buried in the Ste. Croix Communal Cemetery, Bernay, Eure, France.

WRIGHT, JOHN THOMPSON SGT(AG) 817188 – Royal Air Force. From Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Apr 10/41 age 21. #106 Squadron (Pro Libertate). Hampden aircraft lost from operations over enemy territory. Three of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Sergeant Air Gunner Wright is buried in the Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Nijmegen, Holland.

WRIGHT, JOHN WORTH F/O(P) J14828. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Feb 5/44. #61 Operational Training Unit. Spitfire aircraft #7979 dived from height under power and crashed south-west of Welshpool at Bryn Farm, Gerriew, England. Flying Officer Pilot Wright is buried in the Blacon Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire, England.

WRIGHT, OWEN F/O(N) J28272. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action May 23/44 age 28. #103 Squadron (Noli Me Tangere). Target – Dortmund, Germany. Please see Kennedy L.S. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Wright is buried in the ReichsWald Forest War Cemetery, Kleve, Germany.

WRIGHT, RALPH JAMES F/O(N) J22531. From Niagara Falls, Ontario. Killed in Action Apr 5/43 age 21. #405 City of Vancouver Squadron (Ducimus), Pathfinder Force. Target – Kiel, Germany. Please see Sargent H.B. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator Wright is buried in the Kiel War Cemetery, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

WRIGHT, ROBERT ELMER DOUGLAS P/O(P) J15147. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed May 4/42 age 26. #137 Squadron (Do Right Fear Naught). P/O Wright was killed when his Whirlwind aircraft #P 7103 crashed one mile north of Aylsham, Norfolk. Pilot Officer Pilot Wright is buried in the Scottow Cemetery, Norfolk, England.

WRIGHT, ROWLAND BERNARD F/O(N) J11649. From North Vancouver, British Columbia. Killed in Action Feb 25/44 age 25. #226 Squadron (Non Sibi Sed Patriae). Mitchell aircraft #FV 934 was last seen over the English Channel north of Caen, France. Three of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed. Flying Officer Navigator Wright has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WRIGHT, ROY ROBERT SGT(P) R10158A. From Hamilton, Ontario. Killed Sep 12/41. age 19. #4 Operational Training Unit. London aircraft #K 5913 stalled and bounced on landing and then crashed into the sea off Invergordon, Scotland. Sergeant Pilot Wright is buried in the Rosskeen Parish Churchyard Extension, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland.

WRIGHT, STUART MARSTON P/O(P) J21909. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed Feb 25/43 age 20. #12 Advanced Flying Unit. P/O Wright was a passenger in Oxford aircraft #N 6374 and was killed when it struck a tree then crashed and burned at Sunnyside Farm, Lincolnshire. One airman, not Canadian, was also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Wright is buried in the Grantham Cemetery, Lincolnshire, England.

WRIGHT, SYDNEY HENRY ARTHUR P/O C8592 – administration. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Jan 12/42 age 33. Lost overboard off the S.S. Hyngaren in transit from Halifax, Nova Scotia to the United Kingdom, P/O Maxwell M. Stewart was lost off the same ship the same day. Pilot Officer Wright has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WRIGHT, THOMAS LINDSAY F/O(P) J7077. From Ravenna, Ontario. Killed Sep 25/42 age 21. #119 Squadron. Catalina aircraft crashed. Please see FS A.S. Watt for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Wright is buried in the North Front Cemetery at Gibraltar.

WRIGHT, WILLIAM ALBERT FS(P) R74061. From Pembroke, Ontario. Killed in Action Dec 24/44 age 22. #439 Westmount Squadron (Fangs Of Death). FS Wright was flying Typhoon aircraft #PD 492 on an armed reconnaissance when he was attacked and shot down in flames by an American Thunderbolt aircraft. FS Wright bailed out but was too low for his parachute to open; the Typhoon crashed at Binsfeld, Germany. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wright is buried in the War Cemetery at Rheinberg, Germany.

WRIGHT, WILLIAM BAKER P/O(AG) J89217. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 3/44 age 20. #426 Thunderbird Squadron (On Wings of Fire). Target – Vokel, Holland. Please see P/O R.A. Lamb for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Air Gunner Wright is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WRIGHT, WILLIAM HENRY P/O(P) J86486 D.F.C. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed Oct 24/44 age 27. #18 Operational Training Unit. Wellington aircraft #LP 844 took off then crashed one mile north of the North Worksop airfield, Nottinghamshire. Two airmen, not Canadians, were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Wright is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WRIGHT, WILLIAM JOHN LOUIS F/O(WAG) J88779/15514A. From Kenton, Manitoba. Killed in Action Aug 1/44 age 27. #429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Target – Coquereaux, France. Please see Santo J.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wright is buried in the Communal Cemetery, St. Martin-au-Bosc, Seine Maritime, France.

WRIGHT, WILLIAM MITCHELL FS(AG) R73309. From St. George, Charlotte County, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Nov 30/42 age 21. #149 East India Squadron (Fortis Nocte). Stirling aircraft missing from operations. One RNZAF and five RAF crew members missing believed killed. Flight Sergeant Air Gunner Wright is buried in the War Cemetery at Milan, Italy.

WRIGHT, WILLIAM WALLACE WO2(WAG) R87392. From Departure Bay, British Columbia. Killed in Action Jul 13/43 age 21. #458 Australia Squadron. Wellington aircraft missing. Please see Bradley H.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wright has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Malta War Memorial, Malta.

WRIGLEY, GORDON PAUL P/O(P) J88632//R165372. From Hawkestone, Ontario. Killed Oct 25/44 age 21. #431 Iroquois Squadron (The Hatiten Ronteriios). Lancaster aircraft crashed. Please see Schwerdfager J. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Pilot Wrigley is buried in the Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, Surrey, England.

WRY, LAWRENCE ALVIN P/O(N) J85314//R64521. From Sackville. New Brunswick. Killed in Action Mar 16/44 age 21. #514 Squadron (Nil Obstare Potest). Target – Stuttgart, Germany. Please see Sutherland W.F. for casualty list and flight detail. Pilot Officer Navigator Wry is buried in the Churchyard at Villars-le-Pautel, Haute-Saone, France.

WRYNN, FREDERICK CHARLES WO2(BA) R180139. From Moncton, New Brunswick. Killed in Action Feb 3/45 age 26. #50 Squadron (From Defence To Attack). Lancaster aircraft #PA 223 exploded in mid-air and crashed two miles south-west of Hochfelden, France during night operations against Karlsruhe, Germany. F/Os J. Leeming, E. Harrop (RAF), FSs R.D. Heppenstall (RAF), J.L. Russell (RAF), and Sgt R. MacGowan (RAF) were so killed. One Canadian, FS Tolson, either bailed out or was blowri out, when the aircraft exploded, and descended by parachute. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Wrynn is buried in the War Cemetery at Choloy, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France.

WUNSCH, VERNON FREDERICK F/O(P) J24960. From Buffalo, New York, U.S.A. Killed in Action Jun 25/44 age 21. #149 East India Squadron (Fortis Nocte). Target – Ruisseauville, France. Please see Munson D.A. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Wunsch is buried in the Communal Cemetery at Fruges, Pas-deCalais, France.

WYATT, FREDERICK JOHN SGT(FE) R66620 – under training. From Port Slade, Sussex, England. Killed in Action Jun 9/44 age 33. #4 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron, Ucluelet, British Columbia. Canso aircraft crashed. Please see Kee J.G. for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Flight Engineer Wyatt is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery at Vancouver, British Columbia.

WYATT, JULIUS LEE SGT(P) R83471. From Houston, Texas, U.S.A. Killed Mar 15/42 age 27. #12 Service Flying Training School. Oxford aircraft #AB 641 was in a collision at take-off with Oxford aircraft #CP 466. The aircraft crashed 200 yards south of the aerodrome at Grantham. F/O Oliver (RAF), F/L R.J. Jouault D.F.C. (RAF), and one member of the Royal Netherlands Air Service, F/L Strver were also killed. Sergeant Pilot Wyatt is buried in the Grantham Cemetery, Lincolnshire, England.

WYATT, WILLIAM HUBERT FS(P) R99557. From London, Ontario. Killed in Action May 28/43 age 21. #158 Squadron (Strength In Unity). The crew of Halifax aircraft #HR 755 took off and were not heard from again, presumed enemy action. Sgts R.R. Mantha, J.L. Atha (RAF), W.J. Erdbeer (RAF), G. Henderson (RAF), J. Simmons (RAF), and R.A. Tilbury (RAF) were also killed. Flight Sergeant Pilot Wyatt is buried in the General Cemetery at Raatte, Overijssel, Holland.

WYCHERLEY, RONALD NORMAN P/O(P) J8201. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed Jan 15/42 age 25. #8 Service Flying Training School, Scotland. P/O Wycherley lost his life when Miles Master aircraft #T 8880 stalled and dived into the sea on the south side of the River Esk off Montrose. Pilot Officer Pilot Wycherley is buried in the Sleepyhillock Cemetery, Montrose, Angus, Scotland.

WYCKOFF, CHARLES BEVERLEY F/O(BA) J26695. From Port Hope, Ontario. Killed in Action May 23/44 age 28. #24 Operational Training Unit (Cum Labore Adjuvantes). Target – Alencon, France. Please see Harris W.G. for casualty list and flight detail Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Wyckoff is buried in the Canadian War Cemetery, Bretteville-sur-Laize, Calvados, France.

WYGLE, HUGH MANSON F/O(NB) J21717. From Crossfield, Alberta. Killed May 26/43 age 21. #180 Squadron (Suaviter In Modo Fortiter In Re). Mitchell aircraft missing. Please see Manser R.E. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Navigator/Bomb Aimer Wygle has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England.

WYLIE, CHARLES BURTON FS(BA) R149946. From Instow, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Aug 5/44 age 21. #148 Squadron (Trusty). Halifax aircraft missing. Please see FS A.G. Liddell for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Sergeant Bomb Aimer Wylie is buried in the Military Cemetery at Cracow, Poland.

WYLIE, DOUGLAS MCKAY WO2(BA) R129010. From Toronto, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 22/43 age 23. #218 Gold Coast Squadron (In Time). Stirling aircraft #EF 139 lost during night operations over Hanover, Germany. FSs G.M. King, N.V. Spencer, P/O R.F. Eberle, and one RAF crew member were also killed. One Canadian, FS Baker, and one member of the crew, not Canadian, were taken Prisoner of War. There were two #218 Sqdn. aircraft lost in the same area on this date. Please see P/O G.M. Colquhoun for information regarding the other aircraft, crew, and the non Canadians killed. Warrant Officer Class II Bomb Aimer Wylie is buried in the Limmer British Cemetery at Hanover, Germany.

WYLIE, RAYMOND EDGAR SGT(P) R114080. From Brantford, Ontario. Killed Jul 12/42 age 26. #45 Group. Hudson aircraft #FK 413 lost during a ferry operation from Dorval, Quebec. Sergeant Pilot Wylie has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WYLIE, RICHARD BROCK S/L(P) C766. From Estevan, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jun 3/41 age 25. #8 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron (Determined To Defend). Bolingbroke aircraft crashed. Please see Parker F.J., for casualty list and flight detail Squadron Leader Pilot Wylie has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

WYLLIE, CHARLES JOHN WO2(P) R74287. From Duggan, Argentine. Killed in Action May 8/42 age 20. #53 Squadron. Hudson aircraft #AM 683 was engaged in a bombing operation when it was shot down near Den Helder, at Hvisduinen, Holland. Three RAF members of the crew were also killed. WO Wyllie had been injured by the enemy in a flying battle on November 28, 1941. Warrant Officer Class II Pilot Wyllie is buried in the Canadian War Cemetery, Bergen-Op-Zoom, Holland.

WYLLIE, JOHN FREDERICK F/O(P) J25814. From Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Killed in Action Jun 13/44 age 28. #78 Squadron (Nemo Non Paratus). Target – Amiens, France. Please see Lancaster G.K. for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Pilot Wyllie is buried in the Churchyard at Poix-de-la-Somme, Somme, France.

WYMAN, MERRIT MALONE LAC R62140 – aero engine mechanic. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Killed Oct 1/41 age 32. #7 Service Flying Training School, MacLeod, Alberta. LACs Wyman and W.M. McHeffey were both killed when struck by a passenger train in the C.P.R. Freight Yards at MacLeod. Leading AirCraftman Wyman is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

WYMAN, NEVILLE HILTON CARRUTHERS AC2 R215469 – photographer. From Toronto, Ontario. Died Apr 23/43. #1 Manning Depot, Toronto, Ontario. Death by natural causes in the Riverdale Isolation Hospital, Toronto. AirCraftman Second Class Wyman was cremated, his name is commemorated on the Ottawa Cremation Memorial, Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

WYMAN, PETER HERSEY P/O(P) J8642. From Montreal, Quebec. Killed in Action Aug 20/42. USAAF aircraft crashed at Wadi Sedina, P/O E.F. Bent was also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Wyman is buried in Khartoum, Sudan.

WYNN, ERIC PIERCE P/O(P) J7472. From Windsor, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 24/42 age 20. #149 East India Squadron (Fortis Nocte). Stirling aircraft #N 6083 caught fire in the air and crashed one mile south-east of the aerodrome at Lakenheath, England. One RAAF and five RAF members of the crew were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Wynn is buried in St. John Cemetery, Beck Row, Mildenhall, Suffolk, England.

WYNNYCHUK, WILLIAM ROBERT FS(OB) R93692. From Edmonton, Alberta. Killed Sep 22/42 age 32. #1 Operational Training Unit. Hudson aircraft crashed eight miles east of Annan at Kirtlehead Hill. Flight Sergeant Observer Wynnychuk is buried in the Annan Cemetery, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries County, Scotland.

WYNNYK, WILLIAM PETER WO2(WAG) R187127. From Stry, Alberta. Killed in Action Dec 4/44 age 30. #166 Squadron (Tenacity). Lancaster aircraft #LM 176 was returning from a raid against Karlsruhe, Germany when it crashed in Brocklesby Park, Habrough, Lincolnshire, England. F/Os C.W. MacKlaier, D.S. Howard, S.R. Hanna, FSs W.R. Darling, C.A. Fowler, and one of the crew, not Canadian, were also killed. Warrant Officer Class II Wireless Operator Air Gunner Wynnyk is buried in the Stonefall Cemetery, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.

WYRZYKOWSKI, JOHN DOMINIC SGT(P) R189209. From Kelowna, British Columbia. Killed Feb 23/44 age 21. #19 Service Flying Training School, Vulcan, Alberta. Anson aircraft crashed. Please see Sgt H.J. Selway for casualty list and flight detail. Sergeant Pilot Wyrzykowski is buried in the Catholic Cemetery at Kelowna, British Columbia.

WYSE, GEORGE PERCIVAL F/L(P) J10397. From Ottawa, Ontario. Killed in Action Aug 9/44 age 21. #427 Lion Squadron (Eerie Manus Certas). Target – La Beauville, France. Please see P/O Jack Ringer for casualty list and flight detail. Flight Lieutenant Pilot Wyse is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Cayeux-sur-Mer, Somme, France.

WYTON, ARNOLD EDWIN F/O(BA) J21470//R124024. From Newdale, Manitoba. Killed in Action Oct 9/43 age 21. #90 Squadron (Celer). Stirling aircraft missing. Please see F/O R. Greaves for casualty list and flight detail. Flying Officer Bomb Aimer Wyton is buried in the Ohlsdorf Cemetery, Hamburg, Germany.