Regina, Saskatchewan.
Listed as Manitoba Regiment, but attached to the RFC. *Laraine*
1917-11-16: Robertson, flying DH-4, A-7787 attempted a field landing at Crowland, Lincolnshire, but stalled in avoiding a church and side slipped to the ground. Robertson was alone in the aircraft at the time and died in the crash.
Robertson, John Shirley (Lieutenant)
Killed in Flying Accident 1917-November-16
Birth Date: 1895-November-10
Born: Kingston, Ontario
Parents: George & Martha Robertson
Spouse: unmarried
Home: Regina, Saskatchewan.
Enlistment: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Enlistment Date: 1915-September-22
Service
RFC
Unit
61 (OT) TS- Training Squadron (RFC)
Base
South Carleton England
Rank
Lieutenant
Position
pilot
Service Numbers
153826
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