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Fred Forrest
RCAF 419 Sqd.
(d.29th Jan 1944)
My uncle Fred Forrest was an observer on a Halifax that was shot down over Zuhlen, Germany on January 29, 1944. He was with 419 sqdn.
The crew of Halifax II serial number JD-468 coded VR-W (Willie) taken on October 4, 1943.
Here are the names on the back of the photo of the crew. Left to right:
Fred Forrest - Navigator, Brantford, Ontario
Sgt. Parrot - Flight Engineer, Cambridge, England
Sgt. Tarbet - Mid Under Gunner, Toronto, Ontario
Sgt. Palmer - Pilot, Buffalo, USA
Sgt. Reilly - Wireless Operator, London, England
Sgt. Milner - Rear Gunner, Edmonton, Alberta
P/O Lemerick - Bomb Aimer, Winnipeg, Mantioba
Fred also wrote "In front of our Kite, W Willie"
P/O F. Palmer RCAF and crew, flying Halifax II JP-119 coded VR-O, lost their lives on the night of January 29, 1944, during a mission over Berlin.The crew that night were:
F/O S. Gibson RCAF,
Sgt J. Parrott RAF,
F/O F. Forrest RCAF,
F/O G. Lemerick RCAF,
F/Sgt F. Reilly RAF,
P/O E. Milner RCAF,
P/O R. Tarbet RCAF,
All were killed.
