138 Squadron (For Freedom). Halifax aircraft missing over enemy territory. Six RAF members of the crew, Flying Officer J.A. Armour D.F.C., D.F.M., Flying Officer D. Brown D.F.C., Flying Officer A.F. Bryce, Pilot Officer G. Cable D.F.M., Flying Officer B.P. McGonagle D.F.C., and Flying Officer N. Simister D.F.M. were also killed.
Cenotaph at San Jose Burial Park, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
Russell, William Mcfarlane (Wing Commander)
Killed in Action 1944-May-08
Birth Date: 1887
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Home: Victoria, British Columbia
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Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RAF
Unit
138 (SD) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
For Freedom
Base
Tempsford
Rank
Wing Commander
Position
Pilot
Service Numbers
70594
Target
SOE France
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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