Kitchener, Ontario.
Death was at Leaside, 49 TS, unable to find out the circumstances. *S.L.*
1918-09-05: Walter Depere Philip, Air Mechanic 2nd Class was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery at Kitchener, Ontario. He died as a result of an aeroplane collision at 89TS, Leaside, Ontario. Philip cadged a ride in a Jenny, which resulted in his death. The pilot is not mentioned.
Philip, Walter Depere 'Bim' (Air Mechanic Class II)
Killed in Flying Accident 1918-September-05
Birth Date: 1886-May-29
Born: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Parents: George Odium Philip & Minnie Whitcomb
Spouse: unmarried
Home: Kitchener, Ontario.
Enlistment: Kitchener, Ontario;
Enlistment Date: 1918
Service
RAF
Unit
89 (OT) TS- Training Squadron (RAF)
Base
Leaside Toronto Canada
Rank
Air Mechanic Class II
Position
rigger
Service Numbers
170143
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