Reilly, James Joseph

Killed in Action 1942-05-30

Birth Date: 1915-April-21

Born: Longford County, Ireland

Son of James and Mary Reilly of Edmonton, Alberta. Brother of Tim, Vincent, Lillian, Anne and Mary.

Home: Edmonton, Alberta

Enlistment: Edmonton, Alberta

Enlistment Date: 1940-10-15

Service

RCAF

Unit

59 Sqn- Squadron

Base

Rank

Pilot Officer

Position

Pilot Officer

Service Numbers

J/6970

Home
Google MapEdmonton, Alberta
First Burial
Google MapRunnymede Memorial Surrey, Uk
59 Squadron (Ab Uno Disce Omnes). Hudson V aircraft AM 842 took off carrying bombs and was never heard from again. One RAAF, and two RAF members of the crew missing believed killed.

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Hudson AM842

Wing Commander Niven, Robert Henry (RAF)
Pilot
Killed in Action
1942-May-30
Runnymede Memorial Surrey, UK

Pilot Officer Reilly, James Joseph (RCAF)
Wireless Air Gunner
Killed in Action
1942-May-30
Runnymede Memorial Surrey, UK

Lockheed Hudson A-28 A-29 AT-18

Lockheed Hudson
Source National Air Force Museum of Canada.
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The Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft built initially for the Royal Air Force (RAF) shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War and primarily operated by the RAF thereafter. The Hudson served throughout the war, mainly with Coastal Command, but also in transport and training roles, as well as delivering agents into occupied France. They were also used extensively with the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) anti-submarine squadrons.National Air Force Museum of Canada.

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