Gilbert George Fussell
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| Gilbert George Fussell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1931-01-15 Fort William, Ontario |
| Died | 1957-02-22 |
| Occupation | Soldier |
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Gilbert George Fussell (15 January 1931 – 22 February 1957 (aged 26)) was a Canadian soldier from Fort William in the No. 2 Advanced Flying School. Fussell died on active service during the Second World War.[1]
Early life
Fussell was born in Fort William on 15 January 1931, the son of Gilbert James Fussell and Isobel Fussell, husband of Marjorie Ruby Fussell.[1]
Service
Fussell enlisted at Fort William and served as a flying officer (service number 240019) in the Air Force, No. 2 Advanced Flying School.[1]
Death
Fussell died of asphyxia due to drowning - flying accident on 22 February 1957, aged 26. He is commemorated at Mountain View Cemetery, Ontario (grave reference Grave 47, Block 117).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Gilbert George Fussell", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).