Timmins, Ontario
582 Squadron (Pre Volamus Designantes), Pathfinder Force. Lancaster aircraft NE 169 failed to return from a night operation against Wizernes, France. Flying Officer J.W. Stapelton, and Pilot Officer D.H. Manson were also killed. Four of the crew, not Canadians, missing believed killed.
Addendum: Lancaster aircraft NE 169 failed to return from a night attack against a flying bomb site near Wizemes, France. P/O. J.W. Stapelton, P/O. D.H. Manson and four RAF members of the crew Sgt.s J. Greeves, D. Eggleston, WO. E.G. Smith DFM, and FS. A Fretwell were also killed.
Salomaa, Ero Albaunus (Flying Officer)
Killed in Action 1944-July-06
Birth Date: 1912-July-29
Born: Pottsville, Ontario
Parents: Son of Nore and Eva Salomaa, of Timmins, Ontario.
Spouse:
Home: Timmins, Ontario
Enlistment: North Bay, Ontario
Enlistment Date: 1942-February-23
Service
RCAF
Unit
582 (PFF) Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Pre Volamus Designantes We fly before marking
Base
Rank
Flying Officer
Position
Bomb Aimer
Service Numbers
J/25513
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