BATES, Michael Joseph - Sgt. (WAG) - R183305
from Port au Port, Newfoundland, Killed January 29, 1944 Age 20
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia 
Hudson aircraft #FK547 failed to return from a training exercise
Sgts. E.J. Bodell, E. Clark (RAF) and W. Harrison (RAF) were also killed.
Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Bates has no known grave. His name is
inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

BENNETT, Kenneth Brian - F/O (N) - J47955
from Raymond, Alberta, Killed November 30, 1944 Age 22
#7 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
F/O Bennett and P/O D.L. Breadner were killed when mosquito aircraft #KB278
struck a hill 3 miles north of Westchester, Nova Scotia. Flight Officer Navigator
Bennett is buried in Raymond Cemetery in Raymond, Alberta

BODELL, Edwin John - Sgt. (WAG) - R151197
from Hamilton, Ontario, Killed January 29, 1944 Age 23
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft #FK547 failed to return from a training exercise
Sgts. M.J. Bates, E. Clark (RAF), and W. Harrison (RAF) were also killed.
Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner has no known grave. His name is inscribed
on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

BOYD, John Fisher - P/O (P) - J5290
from Collingwood, Ontario, killed October 23, 1941 age 21.
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia. 
The crew of Hudson aircraft #AN895 were engaged in a final night training exercise
when their aircraft crashed and burned when the pilot attempted a forced landing at
D’Abord La Ploutte, near Cartierville, Quebec. P/O A.E. Wainwright, Sgt. (WAG) Abie
Kirsh & LAC A.J. Morris (RAF) were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Boyd is buried in the
Memorial Cemetery, Huntsville, Ontario

BREADNER, Donald Lloyd - P/O (P) - J43299
from Ottawa, Ontario, killed November 30, 1944 Age20
#7 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
P/O Breadner and F/O K.B. Bennett were both killed when Mosquito aircraft #KB278
struck a hill three miles north of Westchester, Nova Scotia. Pilot Officer Pilot
Breadner is buried in the Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario 

BRYANT, James Roy - FS (WAG) - R67217
from Belleville, Ontario, killed February 21, 1944 Age 22
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft #AM729 failed to return from a training flight. Sgts C.P. Fitzner, 
G.A. Jonas (RAF), and D. Robinson (RAF) were also killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless
Operator Air Gunner Bryant has no known grave, his name his name is inscribed on
the Ottawa Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

CARTER, Henry Hamilton - Sgt (WAG) - R160385
from Mimico, Ontario, killed May 15, 1943 Age21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft #FK468 failed to return from a navigational exercise. Sgts R.C.
Horsley, W.L. McDowell and E.R. Dixey (RAF) were also killed. Sergeant Wireless
Operator Air Gunner Carter has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

CLARK, William Reed - LAC - R90589
aero engine mechanic from Englehart, Ontario, killed February 2, 1945 Age 25
#7 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Bolingbroke aircraft #9179 crashed shortly after take-off, two miles west of
Bagotville, Quebec. G/C Vaughan Bowerman Corbett DFC, Sgt J.A. Fisher and LAC
W. Warrell were also killed Leading Aircraftsman Cark is buried in St. John’s
Cemetery, North Bay, Ontario 

CLOUTIER, Albert Edward - Sgt (AG) - R184360
from Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, killed April 15, 1944 Age 21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft #AM902 had just dropped some depth charges when
the aircraft was seen to plunge into the sea in Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Sgt G.A.
Stewart, P/Os J.W. Gibson, M. Warwick, I.A. MacDonald and F/O D.G. Reynolds
were also killed. Sergeant Air Gunner Cloutier has no known grave, his name is
inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

COOKE, Arnold William - Sgt (WAG) - R108285
from St. Lambert, Quebec, killed August 10, 1942 Age 25
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # BW401 was on a cross-country navigation exercise when the
weather conditions deteriorated unexpectedly at base. The aircrew acknowledged an
r/t message diverting the aircraft to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The
Hudson struck high ground while in level flight and completely disintegrated. P/O
P.A. Rogers, Sgt’s J.K. Hobson, H.J. Vincent, and P/O J.A. Bursill (RAAF) were also
killed. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Cooke is buried in the Mount Royal
Cemetery, Montreal, Quebec 

CORBETT, Vaughan Bowerman - G/C (P) - C299 
from Presqu’lle Point, Ontario, killed February 20, 1945 Age 33
#7 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Bolingbroke aircraft #9179 crashed shortly after take-off, two miles west of
Bagotville, Quebec. Sgt. J.A. Fisher, LAC’s W.R. Clark, and W. Warrell were also
killed. G/C Corbett had been shot down and wounded during the Battle of Britain on
August 31, 1940 with #1 RCAF Squadron. Group Captain Pilot Corbett is buried in
the St James Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario

CREIGHTON, John - FS (WAG) - R85570
from Mullaghsandal, County Antrin, Northern Ireland, killed September 22, 1943
Age 29
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft #AM755 crashed just after take-off one mile west of the aerodrome
at Debert. FS S.S. McHardy, Sgt’s B.W. Lambert (RAF), and S.W. Poyntz (RAF) were
also killed. Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Creighton is buried in
Union Cemetery at Coburg, Ontario

CREIGHTON, John Traquair - PO (P) - J9368/R101513
from Winnipeg, Manitoba, killed June 07, 1942 Age 21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft #AM721were engaged in a Photography exercise when
their aircraft struck high ground and disintegrated whilst flying in bad weather at
Folly Lake, Nova Scotia. Sgt N.D. King (RAAF) and Sgt D.H. Lennon (RAF) were also
killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Creighton is buried in the Elmwood Cemetery at Winnipeg,
Manitoba 

FISHER, John Allan -Sgt - 10194 - Meteorologist
from Bainsville, Ontario, killed February 20, 1945 Age 29
#7 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Bolingbroke aircraft #9179 crashed shortly after tale-off two miles west of Bagotville,
Quebec. G/C (P) V.B. Corbett DFC, LAC’s W.R. Clark and W. Warrell were also killed.
Sgt Fisher is buried in the Hampton Rural Cemetery, Hampton, New Brunswick. 
 
FITZNER, Carl Patrick - Sgt (WAG) - R183177
from Halifax, Nova Scotia, killed February 21, 1944 Age 21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft #AM729 failed to return from a training flight. F/S J.R. Bryant, Sgt’s
G.A. Jonas (RAF), and D. Robinson were also killed. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air
Gunner Fitzner has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War
Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

FRASER, Harold Seymour-Thomas - Sgt (WAG) - R76056
from Halifax, Nova Scotia, killed in action October 30, 1943 Age 25
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft #FR443 failed to return from an anti-sub patrol over the Atlantic
Ocean. Sgt’s A.J. Horton, A.W. Young, and E. Pattison (RAF) were also killed.
Sergeamt Wireless Operator Air Gunner Fraser has no known grave, his name is
inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

GIBSON, Joseph Wilson - P/O (P) - J36962
from Hamilton, Ontario, killed April 15, 1944 Age 22
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft #AM902 had just dropped some depth charges when
the aircraft was seen to plunge into the sea in Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Sgt’s G.A.
Stewart, A.E. Cloutier, P/O’s M.Warwick, I.A. MacDonald, and F/O D.G. Reynolds
were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot Gibson has no known grave, his name is inscribed
on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

GILL. Douglas Roy - Sgt (WAG) - R87580
from Ladysmith, British Columbia, killed October 25, 1941 Age 22
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # AM886 were on a cross-country training flight when
they crashed at the lower end of Big Tupper Lake, Allamount, Franklin County, New
York, U.S.A. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Gill is buried in the General
Cemetery, Ladysmith, British Columbia.

GILLIS, John Archibald - Sgt (WAG) - R104470
from Sydney, Nova Scotia, killed in action April 19, 1943
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # AM773 lost during a patrol. Sgt’s A. Longstaff (RAF), P.M. Burns
(RAAF), and P/O J. Howard-Bangs (RAF) were also killed. Sergeant Wireless Operator
Air Gunner Gillis has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War
Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario. 

HACKETT, James Alfred - P/O (WAG) - J12097
from Chatham, Ontario, killed September 13, 1942 Age 22
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # AM765 took off on a night cross country exercise and went down
in the sea. Sgt’s J.M. Johnson, D.H. Lagimodiere and P/O R.A. Clarke (RAF) were
also killed. Pilot Officer Wirless Operator Air Gunner Hackett has no known grave,
his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario 

HADDOW, Alexander Broom - P/O (WAG) - J25949//R131212
from Hamilton, Ontario, killed June 05, 1943 Age 27
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # FK409 failed to return from a navigational exercise. P/O’s V.E.
Mayhew, J.J. McCarry, J. Summerwill and C. Ursel were also killed. Pilot Officer
Wireless Operator Air Gunner Haddow has no known grave, his name is inscribed on
the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

HOBSON, John Kenneth - P/O (OB) - J11647//R107228
from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, killed August 10, 1942 Age21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # BW401 was on a cross-country navigation exercise when the
weather conditions deteriorated unexpectedly at base. The aircraft acknowledged an
r/t message diverting the aircraft to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The
Hudson struck high ground while in level flight and completely disintegrated. P/O
P.A. Rogers, Sgt’s A.W. Cooke,  H.J. Vincent and P/O J.A. Bursill (RAAF) were also
killed. Pilot Officer Observer Hobson is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 

HOFFMAN, Albert - P/O (P) - J9477//R101290
from Ritzville, Washington, USA, killed May 30, 1942 Age 23
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
P/O Hoffman was killed in Hudson aircraft # AM737 while attempting a single
engine landing. He had to go around again to avoid an aircraft on the runway, the
Hudson went out of control and crashed into some woods at the aerodrome boundry
at Debert. Pilot Officer Pilot Hoffman is buried in the Memorial Cemetery at Ritzville,
Washing ton, USA

HORSLEY, Reginald Carl - Sgt (WAG) - R165007
from Newcastle, New Brunswick, killed May 15, 1943 Age 21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # FK468 failed to return from a navigational Exercise. Sgt’s H.M.
Carter, W.L. McDowell, and E.R. Dixey (RAF) were also killed. Sergeant Wireless
Operator Air Gunner Horsley has no known grave, his name in inscribed on the
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

HORTON, Arthur John - Sgt (WAG) - R124761
from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, killed October 30, 1943 Age 23
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # FK443 failed to return from an anti-sub patrol over the Atlantic
Ocean. Sgt’s H.S. Fraser, A.W. Young and E. Pattison (RAF)were also killed. Sergeant
Wireless Operator Air Gunner Horton has no known grave, his name is inscribed on
the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

HORTON, Ian Mclean - F/O (P) - J35567
from Oshawa, Ontario, killed April 02, 1944 Age 23
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # FK541 crashed in the sea during a night training exercise. P/O I.
Robertson, Flt Sgt’s  J.A.R. Renaud, and  C.C. Keegan were also killed. 
Flying Officer Pilot Horton has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa
War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

HYLAND, Thomas Vincent - Sgt (P) - R128953
from West Vancouver, British Columbia, killed April 08, 1943 Age 21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Sgt’s Hyland and P.W. Elliott (RAAF)were engaged in a navigation exercise and were
killed when Hudson aircraft # FK408 crashed near Sydney, Nova Scotia. Sergeant
Pilot Hyland is buried in the Capilano View Cemetery at West Vancouver, British
Columbia.

JOHNSON, James Mclean - Sgt (OB) - R115270
from Gore Bay, Ontario, killed September 13, 1942 Age 24
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # AM785 took off on a night cross-country exercise and went down
in the sea. Sgt D.R. Lagimodiere, P/O’s J.A. Hackett, and R.A. Clarke (RAF) were also
killed. Sergeant Observer Johnson has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario.

KELLEY, Robert Frederick - Sgt (WAG) - R83547
from Toronto, Ontario, killed October 23, 1941 Age 21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # AM896 was on the final long-distance exercise prior to being
ferried across the Atlantic when it flew into the ground and disintegrated at Great
Village, Nova Scotia. P/O’s C.B. O’Hanley, R.A. Luard, and one RAF Airman, Sgt N.L.
Hornby also killed. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Kelley is buried in plot
378 grave 1 in Terrace Cemetery, Truro, Nova Scotia

KEEGAN, Charles Clement - Flt Sgt (WAG) - R185401
from Montreal, Quebec, killed April 02, 1944 Age 31
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # FK541 crashed in the sea during a night training exercise. P/O  I.
Robertson, F/O I. Horton and, FS J.A.R. Renaud were also killed. Flight Sergeant
Wireless Operator Air Gunner Keegan is buried in the Cote Neiges Cemetery,
Montreal, Quebec 

KIRSCH, Abie - Sgt (WAG) - R77426
from Montreal, Quebec, killed October 23, 1941 Age 21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # AN895 were engaged in a final night training exercise
when their aircraft crashed and burned when the pilot attempted a forced landing at
D’Abord La Ploutte, near Cartierville, Quebec. P/O’s A.E. Wainwright, J.F. Boyd and
LAC A.J. Morris (RAF) were also killed. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Kirsch
is buried in the Workmen’s Circle Cemetery, Montreal, Quebec 

LaFRANCE, Hubert Elias Joseph - Sgt (AG) - R117314
from Coniston, Ontario, killed November 13, 1942 Age25
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # AM892 were returning from a cross-country training
exercise and their aircraft was seen to pass over the aerodrome. The aircraft crashed
six miles north-east of the aerodrome at Debert. Sgt. J.L. Barber, Sgt C.W. Stratton
(RAF) and P/O H.F. Willis (RNZAF) were also killed. Sergeant Air Gunner LaFrance is
buried in the Roman Catholic Cemetery at Sudbury, Ontario

LAGIMODIERE, Donald Roderick - Sgt (WAG) - R101688
from Lorette, Manitoba, killed September 13, 1942 Age 21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # AM765 took off on a night cross-country exercise and went down
in the sea. Sgt. J.M. Johnson, P/O’s J.A. Hackett, and R.A. Clarke (RAF) were also
killed. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Lagimodiere has no known grave, his
name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

LEADLY, Henry Roy - Sgt (WAG) - R102352
from Manor, Saskatchewan, killed January 27, 1943 Age 21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # AM890 were returning from a navigation exercise and
were approaching to land when the aircraft swung through 180 degrees to the left
and spun into the groung two miles south-west the aerodrome at Debert. FS E. Mark,
P/O’s D.M. Bennett (RAF), and the pilot P/O E.J. Nash (RAF) were also killed.
Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Leadly is buried in plot 380 grave 3 in
Terrace Cemetery, Truro, Nova Scotia

LEGROULX, Claude Oscar - Sgt (WAG) - R169406
from Alexandria, Ontario, killed July 26, 1943 Age 21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # FK539 were engaged in a cross-country exercise when
their aircraft crashed and burned atop a 1,000 foot mountain peak in Mavou
Mountain, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. WO1 A.A. MacLeod, Sgt J.M. L’Heureux, P/O’s
R.J. Parr (RAF), and E. Smith (RAF) were also killed. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air
Gunner Legroulx is buried in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Alexandria, Ontario
 
L’HEUREUX, Joseph Maurice Claude - Sgt (WAG) - R171487
from Montreal, Quebec, killed July 26, 1943 
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # FK539 were engaged in a cross-country exercise when
their aircraft crashed and burned atop a 1,000 foot mountain peak in Mavou
Mountain, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. WO1 A.A. MacLeod, Sgt C.C. Legroulx, P/O’s
R.J. Parr (RAF) and E. Smith (RAF) were also killed Sergeant Wireless Operator Air
Gunner is buried in the Cote des Neiges Cemetery, Montreal Quebec

LUARD, Richard Aubrey - P/O (OB) - J7801
from Burford, Ontario, killed in action October 23, 1941Age 26
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # AM896 was on the final long-distance exercise prior to being
ferried across the Atlantic when it flew into the ground and disintegrated at Great
Village, Nova Scotia. P/O C.B. O’Handley, Sgt’s N.L. Hornby, R.F. Kelley and one RAF
Airman were also killed. Pilot Officer Observer Luard is buried in Plot 378 Grave 2,
Terrace Hill Cemetery, Truro, Nova Scotia

MacDONALD, Ian Alistair - P/O (P) - J37607
from Courtenay, British Columbia, killed April 15, 1944 Age 20
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # AM902 had just dropped some depth charges when
the aircraft was seen to plunge into the sea in Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Sgt’s G.A.
Stewart, A.E. Cloutier, P/O’s J.W. Gibson, M. Warwick and F/O D.G. Reynolds were
also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot MacDonald has no known grave, his name is inscribed
on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

MacLEOD, Allan Allister - WO1 (WAG) - R54058
from Ottawa, Ontario, killed July 26, 1943 Age 23
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # FK539 were engaged in a cross-country exercise when
the aircraft crashed and burned atop a 1,000 foot mountain peak in Mavou
Mountain, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Sgt’s C.O. Legrouix, J.M. L’Heureux, P/O’s R.J.
Parr (RAF), and E. Smith (RAF) were also killed. Warrant Officer Class 1 Wireless
Operator Air Gunner MacLeod is buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario 

MARK, Edward - FS (WAG) - R99990
from Stratford, Ontario, killed January 27, 1943 Age 23
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # AM890 were returning from a navigation exercise and
were approaching to land when the aircraft swung through 180 degrees to the left
and spun into the ground two miles south-west of the aerodrome at Debert. Sgt H.R.
Leadley, P/O’s D.M. Bennett (RAF), and the pilot P/O E.J. Nash (RAF) were also killed.
Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Mark is buried in the Avondale
Cemetery, Stratford, Ontario. 
 
MAYHEW, Vernon Earle - P/O (N) - J24001
from Lennoxville, Quebec, killed June 05, 1943 
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # FK409 failed to return from a navigational exercise. P/O’s J.J.
McCarry, J. Summerwill, A.B. Naddow and C. Ursel were also killed. Pilot Officer
Navigator Mayhew has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War
Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

McCARRY, James Joseph - P/O (N) - J23689
from Vancouver, British Columbia, killed June 05, 1943
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # FK409 failed to return from a navigational exercise. P/O’s V.E.
Mayhew, J. Summerwill, A.B. Naddow and C. Ursel were also killed. Pilot Officer
Navigator McCarry has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War
Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

McDOWELL,, William Lloyd - Sgt (N) - R153587
killed May 15, 1943
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # FK468 failed to return from a navigational exercise. Sgt’s H.H.
Carter, R.C. Horsley, and E.R. Dixey (RAF) were also killed. Sergeant Navigator
McDowell has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial,
Ottawa, Ontario

McHARDY, Stanley Swanston - FS (WAG) - R120022
from Atheisian, Quebec, killed September 22, 1943 Age 22
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # AM755 crashed just after take-off one mile west of the aerodrome
at Debert. FS J. Creighton, Sgt’s B.W. Lambert (RAF), and S.W. Poyntz were also killed.
Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner McHardy is buried in the United Church
Cemetery, Powerscourt, Quebec 

MONTGOMERY, Alexander Restoul - P/O (WAG) - J10018//R105630
from Edmonton, Alberta, killed May 09, 1942 Age 24
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # FH269 went missing off Gander, Newfoundland. Pilot Officer
Wireless Operator Air Gunner Montgomery has no known grave, his name is
inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

NOWOSAD, August - P/O (OB) - J7649
from Vonda, Saskatchewan, killed October 25, 1941 Age 25
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # AM886 were on a cross-country training flight when
they crashed at the lower end of Big Tupper Lake, Allamount, Franklin County, New
York, U.S.A. P/O T. Shellshear and Sgt D.R. Gill were also killed. Pilot Officer
Observer Nowosad is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 
 
O'HANLEY, Charles Beeching    - P/O (P) - J5296
from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, killed October 23, 1941 Age 20
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # AM896 was on the final long-distance exercise prior to being
ferried across the Atlantic when it flew into the ground and disintegrated at Great
Village, Nova Scotia. P/O R.A. Luard, Sgt’s R.F. Kelley, N.L. Hornby, and one RAF
Airman were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot O’Hanley is buried in the Church of
Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Robie Street, Truro, Nova Scotia

PLATSON, Paul - P/O (AG) - J11600
from Winnipeg, Manitoba, killed July 22, 1942 Age 27
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
P/O Platson was the only casualty when Hudson aircraft # AM766 crashed into some
trees, during a radio range practice at Wentworth, Nova Scotia. Pilot Officer Air
Gunner Platson is buried in the Elmwood Cemetery, at Winnipeg, Manitoba 

RENAUD, Joseph Alaric Roland - FS (AG) - R141551
from Eastview, Ontario, killed April 02, 1944 Age 28
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # FK541 crashed in the sea during a night training exercise. P/O I
Robertson, F/O I. Horton, and FS C.C. Clement were also killed. Flight Sergeant Air
Gunner Renaud has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War
Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

REYNOLDS, Douglas Glen - P/O (NB) - J38692
from Chatham, Ontario, killed April 15, 1944 Age 20
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # AM902 had just dropped some depth charges when
the aircraft was seen to plunge into the sea in Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Sgt’s G.A.
Stewart, A.L. Cloutier, P/O’s M. Warwick, I.A. MacDonald, and J.W. Gibson were also
killed. Pilot Officer Navigator/Bomb Aimer Reynolds has no known grave, his name is
inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario 

RICHARD, Joseph Regis - Cpl - R73359
from Buctouche, Quebec, killed April 18, 1945 Age 28
#7 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Mosquito aircraft #968 crashed 1 mile south of Truro, Nova Scotia. F/L (P) S.H.
Balkwill DFM was also killed. Cpl Ricard was only a passanger. Corporal Richard is
buried in St Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Cemetery, Buctouche, Quebec

ROBERTSON, Ian - P/O (NB) - J38435
Son of Alexander and Annie Robertsonrom Winnipeg, Manitoba, 
 husband of Violet Robertson, of Arlington, Virginia, U.S.A.
killed April 02, 1944 Age 22
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # FK541 crashed in the sea during a night training exercise. F/O I.
Horton, FS’s C.C. Keegan, J.A.R. Renaud were also killed. Pilot Officer
Navigator/Bomb Aimer Robertson has no known grave, his name is inscribed Panel 3 Column 4 on the
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario 

ROGERS, Paul Amos - P/O (OB) - J15115
from Fielding, New Brunswick, killed August 10, 1942 Age 22
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # BW401 was on a cross-country navigation exercise when the
weather conditions deteriorated unexpectedly at base. The aircrew acknowledged an
r/t message diverting the aircraft to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The Hudson
struck high ground while in level flight and completely disintegrated. Sgt’s H.J.
Vincent, J.K. Hobson, A.W. Cooke, and P/O J.A. Bursill (RAAF) were also killed. Pilot
Officer Observer Rogers is buried in the Edmonton Cemetery, Edmonton, Alberta

ROURKE, Clyde Burton - Sgt (WAG) - R90074
from Allenford, Ontario, killed December 14, 1941 Age 20
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia 
The crew of Hudson aircraft # BW382 failed to return from a local flying exercise.
P/O’s M.E. Bird (RAF), K.W. Blyth (RAF), and A. Pickles (RAF) were also killed. Sergeant
Wireless Operator Air Gunner Rourke has no known grave, his name is inscribed on
the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

SHELLSHEAR, Thomas Douglas - P/O (P) - J5500
from Vancouver, British Columbia, killed October 25, 1941 Age 19
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # AM886 were on a cross-country training flight when
they crashed at the lower end of Big Tupper Lake, Altamount, Franklin County, New
York, U.S.A. P/O A. Nowosad, and Sgt D.R. Gill were also killed. Pilot Officer Pilot
Shellshear is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery at Vancouver, British Columbia

STEWART, George Albert - Sgt (WAG) - R191672
from London, Ontario, killed April 15, 1944 Age 30
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # AM902 had just dropped some depth charges when
the aircraft was seen to plunge into the sea in Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Sgt A.E.
Cloutier, P/O’s M. Warwick, I.A. MacDonald, J.W. Gibson, and F/O D.G. Reynolds
were also killed. Sergeant Wireless Operator Air Gunner Stewart has no known
grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

SUMMERWILL, John Leslie - P/O (N) - J24806
from Sprucedale, Ontario, killed June 05, 1943 Age 22
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # FK409 failed to return from a navigational exercise. P/O’s V.E.
Mayhew, J.J. McCarry, A.D. Haddow, and C. Ursel were also killed. Pilot Officer
Navigator Summerwill has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War
Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario 

SWIFT, Thomas Charles Victor Morris - FS (N) - R273980
from Toronto, Ontario, killed June 25, 1945 Age 31
#7 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Mosquito aircraft # KB170 and Mosquito aircraft # KB303 were engaged in low level
formation flying when they collided in mid-air. The tail section of aircraft # KB170
was cut-off and the aircraft crashed four miles south of Hantsport, Nova Scotia. F/O
W.T. White, and FS T.C.V.M. Swift were killed in aircraft # KB170. Flight Sergeant
Navigator Swift is buried in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario

URSEL, Clifford Bernard - P/O (WAG) - J24803
from Fort William, Ontario, killed June 05, 1943 Age20
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # FK409 failed to return from a navigational exercise. P/O’s V.E.
Mayhew, J.J. McCarry, J. Summerwill, and A.B. Haddow were also killed. Pilot Officer
Wireless Operator Air Gunner Ursel has np known grave, his name is inscribed on the
Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

VINCENT, Howard James - Sgt (AG) - R98849
from Canora, Saskatchewan, killed August 10, 1942 Age 26
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # BW401 was on a cross-country navigation exercise when the
weather conditions deteriorated unexpectedly at base. The aircrew acknowledged an
r/t message diverting the aircraft to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The Hudson
struck high ground while in level flight and completely disintegrated. P/O P.A. Rogers,
Sgt's J.K. Hobson, A.W. Cooke, and P/O J.A. Bursill (RAAF) were also killed. Sergeant
Air Gunner Vincent is buried in Canora Cemetery, Canora, Saskatchewan.

WAINWRIGHT, Alan Ewart Gilbert - P/O (OB) - J7806
from Toronto, Ontario, killed October 23, 1941 Age 21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # AN895 were engaged in in a final training exercise
when their aircraft crashed and burned when the pilot attempted a forced landing at
D’Abord La Ploutte, near Cartierville, Quebec. P/O J.F. Boyd, Sgt A. Kirsch, and LAC
A.J. Morris (RAF) were also killed. Pilot Officer Observer Wainwright is buried in
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario

WARRELL, William Cochrane, LAC - R117358
Air Frame Mechanic from Cochrane, Ontario, killed February 20, 1945 Age 22
#7 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Bolingbroke aircraft # 9179 crashed shortly after take-off two miles west of
Bagotville, Quebec. GC V.B. Corbett DFC, Sgt J.A. Fisher, and LAC W.R. Clark were
also killed. Leading Aircraftsman Warrell is buried in the Public Cemetery, Cochrane,
Ontario

WARWICK, Murray Alfred - P/O (NB) - J38207
Son of Fredrick and Arley Warwick, of Hamilton, Ontario; husband of Elsie Warwick, of Hamilton.
killed April 15, 1944 Age 21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
The crew of Hudson aircraft # AM902 had just dropped some depth charges when
the aircraft was seen to plunge into the sea in Minas Basin, Nova Scotia. Sgt’s G.A.
Stewart, A.E. Cloutier, P/O’s J.W. Gibson, I.A. MacDonald and F/O D.G. Reynolds
were also killed. Pilot Officer Navigator/Bomb Aimer Warwick has no known grave,
his name is inscribed on panel 3 column 4 on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario

WHITE, William Thomas - F/O (P) - J39530
from New Westminster, British Columbia, killed June 25, 1945 Age 23
#7 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Mosquito aircraft # KB170 and Mosquito aircraft # KB303 were engaged in low level
formation flying when they collided in mid-air. The tail section of aircraft # KB170
was cut off and the aircraft crashed four miles south of Hantsport, Nova Scotia. F/O
W.T. White and FS Swift were killed in aircraft # KB170 Flying Officer Pilot White is
buried in Woodland Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario

WILSON, David Leslie Thompson - P/O (P) - J13633
from Winnipeg, Manitoba, died January 31, 1943 Age 21
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Death by natural causes while in Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Pilot
Officer Wilson is buried in the Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba

YOUNG, Alan Wilmot - Sgt (P) - R159283
from Canmore, Alberta, killed in action October 30, 1943 Age 20
#31 Operational Training Unit, Debert, Nova Scotia
Hudson aircraft # FK443 failed to return from an anti-sub patrol over the Atlantic
Ocean. Sgt’s A.J. Horton, H.S. Fraser, and E. Pattison (RAF) were also killed. Sergeant
Pilot Young has no known grave, his name is in scribed on the Ottawa War Memorial,
Ottawa, Ontario