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MacDonald, James Willard (Steward)

Killed in Flying Accident 1947-November-04

Canada

Birth Date: 1922-August-03 (age 25)

Born: Newcastle, New Brunswick

Son of James and Laura MacDonald, of Newcastle, New Brunswick. Brother of Jean and half-brother of Jack, Fred, Francis, Mrs. Ernest Flood and Mrs. Fred Corbett.

Home: Newcastle, New Brunswick

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RCN

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(RCN)

Rank

Position

Service Numbers
H/51139

died at Londondery Northern Ireland from FPS � MacDonald died when the plane in which he was a passenger crashed at Mayoghill near Carvagh, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The plane exploded on impact and his body was not recovered. He was crew in Warrior at the time of his death. November 04 1947. TW736. Firefly FR4 of 825 Sqn FAA Eglinton. Lost control in aeros, abandoned, crashed Mayoghill Eof Garvagh, Der. Stwd James Willard MacDonald (unknown-1947) - Find a Grave Memorial

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