Lenover, Charles Stephen (Pilot Officer)

Killed in Action 1942-August-12

Pilot Officer Charles Stephen Lenover RCAF

Birth Date: 1916-February-25

Born: Chatham, Ontario

Parents: Son of James Albert and Mabel Annie (nee Brown) Lenover, of Chatham, Ontario; husband of June Rita (nee Bechard) Lenover, of Chatham, Ontario. Brother of Jack.

Spouse: Husband of June Rita (nee Bechard) Lenover, of Chatham, Ontario. Brother of Jack.

Home: Chatham, Ontario

Enlistment: London, Ontario

Enlistment Date: 1941-February-10

Service

RCAF

Unit

156 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
We Light The Way

Base

Rank

Pilot Officer

Position

Wireless Air Gunner

Service Numbers

J/15980
Prev: R/90173

Target
Google MapMainz Germany
Final Burial
Google MapThildonk Churchyard
Grave 2
156 Squadron (We Light The Way), Pathfinder Force. Wellington aircraft went down near Thildonk during operations over enemy-held territory. FS. F.V. Harker (RAF) was also killed. One Canadian, FS. Morrison was an Evader and one Canadian, Sgt. J.B. Weaver, was taken Prisoner Of War. One RAF member of the crew missing believed killed. Cenotaph at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Ontario, Canada Cenotaph lists date of birth as 1916-02-26