Stockdale, George Edward (Flight Lieutenant)

Killed in Action 1944-June-17

Flight Lieutenant George Edward Stockdale RCAF

Birth Date: 1923

Born:

Parents: Son of Mrs. F. Stockdale, of Hamilton, Ontario.

Spouse:

Home: Hamilton, Ontario

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Service

RCAF

Unit

576 Sqn- Squadron (RAF)
Carpe Diem Seize the opportunity

Base

Rank

Flight Lieutenant

Position

Pilot

Service Numbers

J/24298

Home
Google MapHamilton, Ontario
Target
Google MapSterkrade Germany
Temporary Burial
Google MapMoscowa General Cemetery, Netherlands

Remains were later exhumed from this location and reburied

Final Burial
Google MapGroesbeek Canadian War Cemetery
XV C 9
576 Squadron (Carpe Diem). Lancaster aircraft ME 810 was shot down over Arnhem during a night attack against Sterkrade, Germany. Flying Officer D. Fuller and FS R.A. Jack were also killed. Four RAF members of the crew missing believed killed. Addendum: Lancaster aircraft ME 810 (UL-K2) was shot down by a German night-fighter aircraft. F/0. D.W. Stewart (RAF), Sgt.s D. Ernest (RAF), J. Kilvington (RAF), and E.H. Morgan (RAF) were also killed.

Canada Source Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Canada Primary Source Library and Archives Canada Service Files (may not exist)