142 Squadron (Determination). Wellington aircraft was shot down sixteen miles northwest of Hamburg at Uetersen, Germany. Pilot Officer W.S. Findlay was also killed. Two Canadians, Flying Officer J.A. Goring and Squadron Leader Olsson were taken Prisoners of War. One RAF member at the crew missing believed killed.
Penney, William Alfred (Flight Sergeant)
Killed in Action 1942-July-27
Birth Date: 1916-July-03
Born:
Parents: Son of Tracey F. and Ida Mary Penney, of Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Spouse:
Home: Pictou, Nova Scotia
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
142 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Determination
Base
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Position
Wireless Air Gunner
Service Numbers
R/65152
Home
Pictou, Nova Scotia
Target
Hamburg Germany
Temporary Burial
New Cemetery At Uetersen
Remains were later exhumed from this location and reburied
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Finadagrave.com
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)
