High River, Alberta
550 Squadron (Per Ignem Vincimus). Lancaster aircraft NG 331 lost during operations over enemy territory. F/O. J.C. Adams, FS.s F. Papple (RAF), B. Sterman (RAF), F/O. F.S. Renton (RAF), Sgt. W.F. Scott (RAF), and one other member of the crew, not Canadian, were also killed.
Elcoate, William Robert (Flying Officer)
Killed in Action 1945-January-05
Birth Date: 1912-November-08
Born: Whitemouth, Manitoba
Parents: Son of Robert and Ellen Elcoate of High River, Alberta.
Spouse:
Home: High River, Alberta
Enlistment: Calgary, Alberta
Enlistment Date: 1942-April-01
Service
RCAF
Unit
550 Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Per Ignem Vincimus Through fire we conquer
Base
Rank
Flying Officer
Position
Bomb Aimer
Service Numbers
J/24653
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)