78 Squadron (Nemo Non Paratus).
Aircraft was returning from a night trip to Frankfurt, Germany when it struck the ground at a steep angle, disintegrated and burst into flames at Howden. Yorkshire.
Sgt. J.M.Blake and five of the crew, not Canadians, were also killed.
Edwards, William Earl (Sergeant)
Killed in Action 1943-December-21
Birth Date: 1924
Born:
Parents: David William and Margaret Sarah Edwards
Spouse:
Home: London, Ontario (parents)
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
78 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Nemo Non Paratus Nobody unprepared
Base
RAF Breighton
Rank
Sergeant
Position
Air Gunner
Service Numbers
R/191580
Target
Frankfurt Germany
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)