Victoria, British Columbia
196 Squadron (Sic Fidem Servamus). Stirling aircraft EF248 was shot down on September 19, 1944 whilst engaged in a supply drop for paratroops at Arnhem. Flying Officer Gibbs and died on September 21. FS J.A. Gordon was also taken P.O.W. Eight of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed.
Gibbs, Reginald Cuthbert (Flying Officer)
Killed in Action 1944-September-19
Birth Date: 1912-April-22
Born:
Parents: Son of Clement Spencer Gibbs and Charlotte Cecilia Gibbs; husband of Violet Gibbs, of Burks Falls, Ontario.
Spouse: Husband of Violet Gibbs, of Burks Falls, Ontario.
Home: Victoria, British Columbia
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
196 (SD) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Sic Fidem Servamus Thus we keep faith
Base
Rank
Flying Officer
Position
Navigator
Service Numbers
J/24002
Prev: R/130417
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)