106 Squadron (Pro Libertate). Lancaster aircraft W 4261 was shot down at Dusseldorf, Germany during a bombing operation over Essen, Germany. WOs M.A. Phair, R.C. Zavitz, J. Aleo, and Pilot Officer D.H. Dewar were also killed. Two of the crew, not Canadians, missing presumed killed.
Quinn, James Edward (Warrant Officer 2)
Killed in Action 1943-January-13
Birth Date: 1921-December-06
Born: Sarnia, Ontario
Parents: William & Marjorie Quinn
Spouse:
Home: Sarnia, Ontario (parents)
Enlistment: London, Ontario
Enlistment Date: 1941-January-28
Service
RCAF
Unit
106 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Pro Libertate For freedom
Base
RAF Syerston
Rank
Warrant Officer 2
Position
Air Gunner
Service Numbers
R/90077
Target
Essen Germany
Temporary Burial
Military Cemetery At Dusseldorf
Remains were later exhumed from this location and reburied
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)
