49 Squadron (Cave Canenri). Lancaster aircraft LM 541 was hit by flak, caught fire and blew up near Le Chesne during a trip to Creil, France. Six RAF members of the crew, Flight Lieutenant G.E. Ball, P/Os G. Millar, J. Kernahan, Sergeants E. Wardman, J.A. Kirwan, and FS G.J.W. Parkinson were also killed.
Rae, George Arthur (Pilot Officer)
Killed in Action 1944-July-08
Birth Date: 1920-July-18
Born:
Parents: Son of Hugh Franklin Rae and Edith Rae; husband of Mary M. Rae, of Gilmorton, Leicestershire.
Spouse: Husband of Mary M. Rae, of Gilmorton, Leicestershire.
Home: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RCAF
Unit
49 (B) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Cave Canem Beware of the dog
Base
Rank
Pilot Officer
Position
Bomb Aimer
Service Numbers
J/88120
Prev: R/163507
Target
St. Leu d'Esserent France
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Finadagrave.com
Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)