Glenn Edward Opie
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| Glenn Edward Opie | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1924-11-04 Port Arthur, Ontario |
| Died | 1944-10-04 |
| Occupation | Soldier |
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Glenn Edward Opie (4 November 1924 – 4 October 1944 (aged 19)) was a Canadian soldier from Port Arthur in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Opie died on active service during the Second World War.[1]
Early life
Opie was born in Port Arthur on 4 November 1924, the son of Franklin William Opie and Alma Marie Rose Opie.[1]
Service
Opie enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a sergeant (service number R/208669) in the Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force (82 Operational Training Unit).[1]
Death
Opie died of plane disintegrated on 4 October 1944, aged 19. He is commemorated at Brookwood Military Cemetery (grave reference 55. E. 5.).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Glenn Edward Opie", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).