Sergeant Pilot William Russell Gillespie (1922-1944)

Sergeant Pilot William Russell Gillespie Veteran

Birth

28 Jul 1922

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Death

23 Mar 1944 (aged 21)

Weyburn Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada

Burial

Elmwood Cemetery

Elmwood, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Add to Map

Plot

12A-G1383

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Military Service
Service Number: R/196278
Age: 21
Force: Air Force
Unit: Royal Canadian Air Force

Leading Aircraftman / Pilot (in training).

William died when his aircraft collided with farvard 2896 of 8 Sfts near Trossachs, Saskatchewan when changing position during a formation cross-country exercise.

Son of Joseph L. Gillespie and Johanna C. (nee Kalkhoven) Gillespie, of North Kildonan, Manitoba.

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