John Donald McDonell
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| John Donald McDonell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1921-08-21 Hazelton |
| Died | 1943-05-16 |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
John Donald McDonell (21 August 1921 – 16 May 1943 (aged 21)) was a Canadian soldier from the Thunder Bay district in the Royal Canadian Air Force. McDonell died on active service during the Second World War.[1]
Early life
McDonell was born at Hazelton on 21 August 1921, the son of Alexander Roy McDonell and Nellie Genevieve McDonell.[1]
Service
McDonell enlisted at Vancouver and served as a flying officer (service number J/13408) in the Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force.[1]
Death
McDonell died of his plane flew into a hill and exploded on 16 May 1943, aged 21. He is commemorated at Inverness (Tomnahurich) Cemetery (grave reference Sec. Z.6. Class 7. Grave 8.).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "John Donald McDonell", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).