Birky, John Jacob (Leading Aircraftman)

Killed in Flying Accident 1942-October-01

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Birth Date: 1916-August-17

Born:

Parents: Son of Jacob G. and Emma Birky, of Valparaiso. Lot 149. Prospect

Spouse:

Home: Valparaiso, Illinois, USA

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RCAF

Unit

9 SFTS- Service Flying Training School

Base

RCAF Stn. Centralia, Ontario

Rank

Leading Aircraftman

Position

Pilot trainee

Service Numbers

R/145017

Final Burial
Google MapGraceland Cemetery
Lot 149 Prospect Plot 1
9 SFTS, Centralia, Ontario, Anson II 7573 flew into the ground on a night solo flight. Local farmers Murray Dixon and John Hotson pulled the pilot from the burning aircraft, but LAC(P) JJ Birky (RCAF)(USA) died of his injuries in the Station hospital. Dixon and Hotson were awarded the BEM for trying to save Leading Aircraftman Birky (http://rcafcentralia.blogspot.ca).
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