Russell, William Roy (Leading Aircraftman)

Killed in Action 1944-March-23

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Birth Date: 1920

Born:

Parents: Son of Jesse and Mabel J. Russell, of Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.

Spouse:

Home: Richmond Hill, Ontario

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RAF

Unit

969 Sqn- Squadron

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Rank

Leading Aircraftman

Position

Service Numbers

644737

Memorial Location
Google MapRunnymede Memorial Surrey
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969 Squadron. Leading Aircraftman Russell was killed when his high speed rescue launch 2706 was mistakenly struck by friendly fire.