Parker, Flt Sgt (Pilot), John 1042441.
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77 High Street. 431 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force. Died 29/6/43, aged 20. Son of John and Sarah Parker, of Thornley, Co Durham.
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Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany, Grave 7 B 19-23.
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News items: 5/6/42 (award of 'Wings'); 9/7/43 (reported missing).
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431 Squadron RCAF was part of RAF Bomber Command and equipped with Vickers Wellingon twin-engined bombers at this time.
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Photograph: Durham Chronicle 5/6/42, reporting his award of 'Wings' and return from training in the USA.
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