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Greatrex, Douglas Thomas (Pilot Officer)

Killed in Action 1944-April-27

Birth Date: 1920 (age 24)

Home: Vancouver, British Columbia

Service
RCAF
Unit
408 (B) Sqn- Squadron
For Freedom
Rank
Pilot Officer
Marshal
Air Chief MarshalA/C/M
Air MarshalA/M
Air Vice MarshalA/V/M
Air CommodoreA/C
Group CaptainG/C
Wing CommanderW/C
Squadron LeaderS/L
Flight LieutenantF/L
Flying OfficerF/O
Pilot OfficerP/O
Warrant Officer 1st ClassWO1
Warrant Officer 2nd ClassWO2
Flight SergeantFS
SergeantSGT
CorporalCPL
Senior AircraftmanSAC
Leading AircraftmanLAC
Aircraftman 1st ClassAC1
Aircraftman 2nd ClassAC2
Position
Air Gunner
Service Numbers
J/88692
Prev: R/197869
408 Goose Squadron (For Freedom). Target - Essen, Germany.

Canada Source Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Canada Primary Source Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)

Pilot Officer Douglas Thomas Greatrex has no known grave.

Home
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Target
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