St Thomas, Ontario
10 North Atlantic Squadron, Gander, Newfoundland. FS Smith drowned while on duty. His boat capsized in strong winds and high waves at the Bomber Range, Suleys Pond, near Benton, Newfoundland. FS D.A. Cooke and Leading Aircraftman W.B. Farrow were also drowned.
Smith, Shannon Stanley James Hobbs (Flight Sergeant)
Died 1945-05-10
Birth Date: 1920-July-22
Born:
Son of Frederick and Mary Smith, of St. Thomas, Ontario.
Home: St Thomas, Ontario
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: Unknown
Service
RCAF
Unit
Base
Rank
Flight Sergeant
Position
Flight Sergeant
Service Numbers
R/90458
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