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ARMSTRONG, JOHN DAVID

    Originating from: British Columbia Canada
    Date of birth (dd-mm-yyyy): 18-12-1914
    Born in: Toronto Ontario Canada
    Spouse: Hilda Charman
    Parents: Claude H.B. Armstrong and Winifred Russell
    Date of death (dd-mm-yyyy): 07-03-1945
    Age at death: 31 year
    Reason of death: Crashed due to aircraft engine failure.
    Presumed place of death: Gilze-Rijen Air Base, between Breda and Tilburg, North Brabant.
    Temporary cemetery: Breda, Princenhage, 931354, Sh16, NE, 1/25.000
    Final cemetery: Canadian War Cemetery
    Grave number (plot, row, grave): 08 D 12
    Rank: Squadron Leader
    Service number: J/5707
    Country served: Canada

    Regiment:

    Royal Canadian Air Force

    Honours:

    1939-1945 Star

    Aircrew Europe Star

    Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp

    Defence Medal

    General Service Medal

    Operational Wings

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