William Ellis Rowthorn
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| William Ellis Rowthorn | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1922-07-07 Fort William, Ontario |
| Died | 1942-08-19 |
| Occupation | Soldier |
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William Ellis Rowthorn (7 July 1922 – 19 August 1942 (aged 20)) was a Canadian soldier from Fort William in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Rowthorn died on active service during the Second World War.[1]
Early life
Rowthorn was born in Fort William on 7 July 1922, the son of John William Rowthorn and Doris Amy Burton Rowthorn.[1]
Service
Rowthorn enlisted at Fort William and served as a warrant officer class ii (service number R/68714) in the Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force (401 Sqdn.).[1]
Death
Rowthorn died on 19 August 1942, aged 20. He is commemorated at Brookwood Military Cemetery (grave reference 38. G. 12.).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "William Ellis Rowthorn", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).