Hooker, Edwin Milton (Warrant Officer 2nd Class)

Killed in Action 1945-March-31

Warrant Officer 2nd Class Edwin Milton Hooker RCAF

Birth Date: 1924

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Home: Wheatley, Ontario

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RCAF

Unit

429 (B) Sqn- Squadron
Fortunae Nihil Nothing to chance

Base

Rank

Warrant Officer 2nd Class

Position

Wireless Air Gunner

Service Numbers

R/187913

Temporary Burial
Google MapNenndorf, Germany

Remains were later exhumed from this location and reburied

Final Burial
Google MapBecklingen War Cemetery
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429 Bison Squadron (Fortunae Nihil). Lancaster aircraft NG 345 was shot down by enemy Jet aircraft during a daylight trip to Hamburg, Germany. The Lancaster caught fire, exploded and crashed on the east side of the Autobahn between Bremen and Hamburg. Warrant Officer J.H. Ledoux, Flying Officer R.H. Fisher, FS L.J. Campeau, and Sergeant R.L. Bailey (RAF) were also killed. Two Canadians, Flying Officer Jones and Pilot Officer Rancourt, were thrown clear in the explosion, descended by parachute and were taken Prisoners of War.
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