Arthur John Pedden

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Arthur John Pedden
Born1911-09-04
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Died1942-06-06
OccupationSoldier
Father
Mother
Arthur John Pedden

Arthur John Pedden ((1911-09-04)4 September 1911 – 6 June 1942(1942-06-06) (aged 30)) was a Canadian soldier from Thunder Bay in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Pedden died on active service during the Second World War.[1]

Early life

Pedden was born in Thunder Bay on 4 September 1911, the son of John David Pedden and Pearl L. Pedden.[1]

Service

Pedden served as a pilot officer (service number 111472) in the Air Force, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.[1]

Death

Pedden died of aircraft lost enroute to india on 6 June 1942, aged 30. He is commemorated at Alamein Memorial (grave reference Column 249.).[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Arthur John Pedden", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).