Soeder, Glen Andrew

116 Bomber Reconnaissance Squadron, Botwood, Newfoundland. Catalina aircraft Z 2140 was taxiing at Battle Harbour, Labrador when it hit a mine and exploded. Flight Lieutenant A.D. Schlacks and a civilian, J.F. Cosgrove, were also killed. The remainder of the crew, Pilot Officer R.C. McAdam, FS D.G. Selby, Sergeant T.L. Whettell, Cpl. F.J. Kontzie and AC1 W.L. Mullins survived and were reported to be in the Hospital at Battle Harbour. The hospital was the Hudson Bay Store Manager's quarters. The aircraft had flown to Battle Harbour carrying civilians, Bill Gurrell, McNamara Construction Co. Superintendent, Gill Reid, McNamara Construction Accountant, Mr. Snelling, McNamara Construction, and Jack Cosgrove, Dept. of Transport Accountant. These civilians all survived and where involved with the construction of a Wireless Station for the Navy. They were carrying a $7,000 payroll.