576 Squadron (Carpe Diem). Lancaster aircraft ME 726 lost while on a mine-laying operation. Seven RAF members of the crew, Flying Officer C. Ashcroft, FSs B.J. Hudson, R.E. Leatham, Sergeants A.W. Knapp, A.G. Wright, Flight Lieutenant E.J. Presland D.F.C., and Pilot Officer A.E. Slade were also killed. There were two pilots on board for this trip. Flying Officer Abramson had completed one tour of operations and had nearly completed his second tour at the time of his death.
Abramson, Mark Leslie (Flying Officer)
Killed in Action 1944-May-16

Birth Date: 1919-November-21
Born:
Parents: Son of Louis and Dora Abramson, of Ottawa, Ontario. Brother of Hess J. Abramson.
Spouse:
Home: Ottawa, Ontario
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
576 Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Carpe Diem Seize the opportunity
Base
RAF Fiskerton
Rank
Flying Officer
Position
Navigator
Service Numbers
J/15627