7 Squadron (Per Diem Per Noctum), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft JA 706 was shot down at Altenhagenstot, Germany during night operations against Hanover, Germany. P/O. P. Hartstein (RAF) and Sgt. E. Kempson (RAF) were also killed. Four others of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed.
Eaton, William Bligh (Flight Sergeant)
Killed in Action 1943-October-09
Birth Date: 1924-March-27
Born: Craigmyle Alberta
Parents: Son of Robert Berry Eaton and Violet May Eaton, of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Brother of Private Douglas Barry Eaton, Westminster Regiment (Motor), RCIC, kileld in action 31 August 1944.
Spouse:
Home: Chilliwack, British Columbia
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
7 Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Per Diem Per Noctem By day and by night
Base
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Position
Air Gunner
Service Numbers
R/157924
Temporary Burial
Evangelist Cemetery At Altenhagenstot
Remains were later exhumed from this location and reburied
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)