Clarke, Robert Edward (Pilot Officer)

Killed in Action 1942-September-17

Pilot Officer Robert Edward Clarke RCAF

Birth Date: 1922-September-11

Born: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Parents: Robert Edward & Myrtle Loraine (nee Bowler) Clarke

Spouse:

Home: Matlock, Manitoba (parents)

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RCAF

Unit

7 (PFF) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Per Diem Per Noctem By day and by night

Base

RAF Oakington

Rank

Pilot Officer

Position

Air Gunner

Service Numbers

J/11210

Home
Google MapMatlock, Manitoba (parents)
Target
Google MapEssen Germany Krupp Works
Final Burial
Google MapNew Eastern Cemetery
Plot 69 Row D Joint grave 3

Took off from Oakington at 20:05 in Stirling Mk I (Sqn code MG-D Bomber Command) on an operation to Essen Germany.

Out-bound from Essen aircraft was hit by flak causing it to crash in IJsselmeer lake near Lemmer, Friesland, Holland.

Killed includes Clarke: Sergeant William James Anderson RNZAF KIA Lemmer General Cemetery Lemsterland Holland Plot C. Row 9. Grave 243. Sergeant Ronald Hugh Crabtree RNZAF KIA Lemmer General Cemetery Plot C. Row 9. Grave 245. Pilot Officer Ben Dallenger RNZAF pilot KIA Lemmer General Cemetery Plot C. Row 9. Grave 244. Sergeant Harry Oldfield Goddard RNZAF KIA Lemmer General Cemetery Plot C. Row 9. Grave 249. Flight Sergeant Donald Trevor Lamb RNZAF KIA Lemmer General Cemetery Plot C. Row 9. Grave 246. Sergeant Peter Sandison RAF KIA New Eastern Cemetery Amsterdam Plot 69. Row D. Joint grave 4.

Canada Source Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Canada Primary Source Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)