Chouinard, Joseph Henri Jules Elie
Died 1944-08-03

Birth Date: 1924-November-02
Born: St-Gerard, Quebec
Elie & Marie Chouinard
Home: St Gerard, Wolfe County, Quebec (parents)
Enlistment: Quebec, Quebec
Enlistment Date: 1943-06-15
Service
RCAF
Unit
1 OTU- Operational Training Unit
Base
RCAF Stn. Bagotville, Quebec
Rank
Leading Aircraftman
Position
Leading Aircraftman
Service Numbers
R/216694
First Burial

1 Operational Training Unit, Bagotville, Quebec. Death by drowning in Lake Lavoie, Quebec.
1 OTU (1 Operational Training Unit)
The Operational Training Unit (OTU) was the last stop for aircrew trainees. They spent 8 to 14 weeks learning to fly operational aircraft (Hawker Hurricane or Fairey Swordfish, e.g.). The instructors had experience in actual operations, and often were posted to OTUs after their operational tour.
NO1 OTU Bagotville