Helwig, Norman William (Lieutenant)

Survived 1918-September-27

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Birth Date: 1897-December-22

Born: Hanover, Ontario

Parents: Mr. & Mrs. William Helwig

Spouse: Inez Redford

Home: Hamilton, Ontario

Enlistment:

Enlistment Date: unkown date

Decorations: DFC

Distinguished Service Cross

Service

RAF

Unit

18 (_ (B) Sqn- Squadron (RFC)

Base

France

Rank

Lieutenant

Position

Gunner-observer

Service Numbers

Final Burial
Google MapWoodland Cemetery
Section 25
1918-09-27: Helwig and his pilot Lt Reginald Calvert Bennett were shot down in DH.4 A-7899,and last seen heading North-West from Sancourt after being attacked by seven enemy aircraft during a bombing mission. Both were made POW. Helwig was repatriated 1918-11-29. He lived in Hamilton, Ontario until his death in 1951.