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CHILDS, ALFRED JOSEPH

    Originating from: Woodstock Ontario Canada
    Date of birth (dd-mm-yyyy): 02-09-1919
    Born in: Woodstock Ontario Canada
    Parents: George Childs and Johanna Collins.
    Date of death (dd-mm-yyyy): 11-10-1941
    Age at death: 22 year
    Reason of death: He was shot down during a raid on Cologne, Germany
    Presumed place of death: At the Haamstede lighthouse in Zeeland (NL).
    Temporary cemetery: Municipal cemetery in Haamstede (NL).
    Final cemetery: War Cemetery
    Grave number (plot, row, grave): 04 D 07
    Rank: Sergeant
    Service number: R/68206
    Country served: Canada

    Regiment:

    Royal Canadian Air Force

    Unit:

    12 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

    Honours:

    1939-1945 Star

    Aircrew Europe Star

    Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp

    War Medal

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