Wheeler, James Arnold (Warrant Officer 2nd Class)

57 Squadron (Corpus Non Animum Muto). Lancaster aircraft ND 503 lost whilst engaged in night operations, a raid against Leipzig, Germany. Sergeants J. Dixon, C.V. Clarke (RAF), W. Rees (RAF), Pilot Officer W.G. Davies (RAF), and Flying Officer K.J. Tubbs (RAF) were also killed. One other member of the crew, not Canadian, missing believed killed. Addendum: Lancaster aircraft ND 503 (DX-E) was shot down by flak and a night-fighter attack. The aircraft crashed at Volske, 12km SW of Gifhom, whilst engaged in night operations, a raid against Leipzig, Germany. Sgt.s J. Dixon, C.V. Clarke (RAF), W. Rees (RAF), P/O. W.G. Davies (RAF), and F/O. K.J. Tubbs (RAF) were also killed. Sgt. R.W. Ridsdale (RAF) was taken Prisoner Of War.