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15th October 1944On this day:
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Remembering those who died this day.
- Cumming James Duncan. Sgt. (d.15th Oct 1944)
- Diment George. Pte (d.15th Oct 1944)
- Findlay James. Flt.Sgt. (d.15th Oct 1944)
- Grace John Peter. FO (d.15th October 1944)
- Guild Robert Douglas. F/Lt. (d.15th October 1944)
- Hall Albert Frederick. Sgt. (d.15th Oct 1944)
- Hughes John Wilson. F/O. (d.15th Oct 1944)
- Jory William Edward. FO (d.15th Oct 1944)
- Lee Jack Griffin. F/Lt. (d.15th Oct 1944)
- Loughran Hugh Joseph. FO (d.15th October 1944)
- Marriott James Roy. Sgt. (d.15th Oct 1944)
- McIntyre Lynden Arnold. F/O. (d.15th Oct 1944)
- Montgomery George Henry. F/Lt. (d.15th Oct 1944)
- Riley Virgel Lee. FO (d.15th October 1944)
- Smith Norman Alfred. PO (d.15th October 1944)
- Sunley John Robert. Sgt. (d.14th/15th October 1944)
- Whitehead William Anderson. F/O. (d.15th Oct 1944)
The names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed,
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F/O. John Wilson Hughes. Royal Air Force, 107 Sqd.. (d.15th Oct 1944) I am trying to find out more about John Wilson Hughes who served with 107 Squadron. He was a Flying Officer (Navigator) in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. His number was 154746 and he died on 15 Oct 1944, age 22. He is buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery (grave number 20. D. 17). He was the son of Arthur George and Ethel Hilda Hughes, of Isleworth, Middlesex. His girlfriend was Margaret Anne Hynard of Eynsford, Kent. Margaret Hynard is my mother and has just celebrated her 80th birthday. She would love to know more information about how John was killed and would also love to be in touch with any living relatives (John had a younger brother, but Margaret cannot remember his name) or colleagues from the RAF. Anne Richards
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F/Lt. Robert Douglas Guild. Royal Canadian Air Force, 424 Sqdn.. (d.15th October 1944) Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) Guild was the son of John Herbert Guild and Jennie Winnifred Guild (nee Armstrong), of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
He was 24 when he died and is buried in the collective grave 270-276 in the Idum Churchyard in Denmark.
His bomber was engaged by a nightfighter over Denmark. The planes exchanged fire and MZ901 was finally shot down and crashed at Idom, Denmark. S Flynn
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FO John Peter Grace. Royal Canadian Air Force, 424 Sqdn. . (d.15th October 1944) Flying Officer (Wireless Op./Air Gunner) Grace was the son of William and Barbara Grace, of Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
He was 20 when he died and is buried in the Collective grave 270-276 in the Idum Churchyard in Denmark. S Flynn
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FO William Edward Jory. Royal Canadian Air Force, 424 Squadron. (d.15th Oct 1944) Flying Officer (Air Gunner) William Jory was the son of Phillip Henry and Emma Jane Jory, of Midland, Ontario, Canada.
He was aged 24 when he died and is buried in the Collective grave 270-276 in the Idum Churchyard in Denmark.
The bomber was engaged by a nightfighter over Denmark. The planes exchanged fire and MZ901 was finally shot down and crashed at Idom, Denmark.S Flynn
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F/Lt. Jack Griffin Lee. DFC Royal Canadian Air Force, 424 Squadron. (d.15th Oct 1944) Flight Lieutenant (Navigator) Jack Lee was the son of Edward and Ethel Geraldine Lee; husband of Mary Jean Lee, of St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
He was aged 30 when he died and is buried in a Collective grave in the Idum Churchyard in Denmark.S Flynn
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FO Hugh Joseph Loughran. Royal Canadian Air Force, 424 Sqdn.. (d.15th October 1944) Flying Officer (Air Gunner) Loughran is buried in the Collective grave 270-276 in the Idum Churchyard in Denmark.
He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, War Medal 1939-45, Defence Medal. Posthumously awarded RCAF Operational Wings in recognition of gallant service in action against the enemy, the 21 April 1947.
Son of Patrick and Ellen (nee McManus) Loughran of Belfast, Ireland. Brother of Henry, Gerald, Joseph and Elizabeth. S Flynn
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FO Virgel Lee Riley. Royal Canadian Air Force, 424 Sqdn. . (d.15th October 1944) Flying Officer (Air Bomber) Riley was the Son of Arthur Scott and Thelma Annie I. (née Talley) Riley of Rossland, British Columbia. Brother of Ralph, Lester, Carl, Charles, Alexander, George and Velma. Husband of Ivy Kazia (nee Belbeck) Riley and father of Sherrel Anne and Carol Lee, of Castlegar, British Columbia.
He was 33 when he died and is buried in the Collective grave 270-276 in the Idum Graveyard in Denmark.
He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. S Flynn
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PO Norman Alfred Smith. Royal Canadian Air Force, 424 Sqdn.. (d.15th October 1944) Pilot Officer (Flight Engineer) Smith was the Son of Alexander James and Florence Essex (nee Hooper) Smith of Kelowna, British Columbia. Brother of Arthur, Irene, Dorothy, Una and Mrs. E.R. Saunders.
He was 26 when he died and is buried in the Collective grave 270-276 in the Idum Churchyard in Denmark.
He was awarded the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Posthumously awarded RCAF Operational Wings in recognition of gallant service in action against the enemy, 6 February 1947. S Flynn
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Sgt. James Duncan Cumming. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 207 Squadron. (d.15th Oct 1944) Sergeant (Air Gunner) Cumming was the Son of James and Annie Cumming, of Falkirk, Stirlingshire; nephew of Jean Cruickshank, of Bainsford, Falkirk, Stirlingshire.
He was 21 when he died and is buried in a Collective Grave in the Laastrup Churchyard in Denmark.
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Flt.Sgt. James Findlay. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 207 Squadron. (d.15th Oct 1944) Flight Sergeant (Flight Engineer) James Findlay is buried in a Collective Grave in the Laastrup Churchyard in Denmark.
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Sgt. Albert Frederick Hall. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 207 Squadron. (d.15th Oct 1944) Sergeant (Air Gunner) Albert Hall was the son of George Albert Hall and of Mary Hall (nee Dalton) of Marske, Yorkshire.
He was 21 when he died and is buried in a Collective Grave in the Laastrup Churchyard in Denmark.S Flynn
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Sgt. James Roy Marriott. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 207 Squadron. (d.15th Oct 1944) Sergeant (Wireless Operator Air Gunner) James Marriott was the son of Lt. Albert Charles Marriott and Florence Eveline Marriott, of Leicester.
He was 20 when he died and is buried in a Collective Grave in the Laastrup Churchyard in Denmark.S Flynn
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F/Lt. George Henry Montgomery. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 207 Squadron. (d.15th Oct 1944) Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) George Montgomery is buried in the Collective Grave 99 in the Laastrup Churchyard in Denmark.
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F/O. Lynden Arnold McIntyre. Royal Canadian Air Force, 207 Squadron. (d.15th Oct 1944) Flying Officer (Navigator) Lynden McIntyre was the Son of Peter Daniel and Mary Ann McIntyre, husband of Marjorie McIntyre, of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
He was 29 when he died and is buried in a Collective Grave in the Laastrup Churchyard in Denmark.
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F/O. William Anderson Whitehead. Royal Canadian Air Force, 207 Squadron. (d.15th Oct 1944) Flying Officer (Air Bomber) William Whitehead is buried in a Collective Grave in the Laastrup Churchyard in Denmark.
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Sgt. John Robert Sunley. Royal Air Force, 90 Squadron. (d.14th/15th October 1944) John Sunley was an Air Gunner with 90 Squadron, he lost his life on the night of the 14th/15th October 1944.
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