Anderson, William Kay (Lieutenant)

Killed in Flying Accident 1918-January-07

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Birth Date: 1894-November-23

Born: Lindsay, Ontario

Parents: John William & Mary Ann Anderson

Spouse: unmarried

Home: Lindsay, Ontario

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Decorations: MC

Military Cross

Service

RFC

Unit

(RFC)

Base

Rank

Lieutenant

Position

pilot

Service Numbers

1918-01-07: Anderson died, age 25, in Lincolnshire, England in a mid-air collision in poor visibility (mixed mist and snow), with another aircraft flown by 2Lt A C Perriman. Both perished in the accident. The record does not contain information on the type of aircraft being flown by either man. Anderson's body was returned to Lindsay for burial.

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