R1167767, J88324
R.C.A.F., Squadron 101
Pilot Officer, Wireless Operator, Air Gunner
Flight Sergeant, Warrant Officer 1st Class

Born: October 23rd 1918, Tavistock, ON
Died: July 21st 1944, Belgium .... *Killed in Action, age 25 yrs.
Buried: Wevelgem Communal Cemetery, Grave E. 490 in Belgium

Attended: Tavistock Public

Enlisted: July 1941, London
Trained: R.C.A.F. Wireless School, Guelph; Toronto; Dafoe, Saskatchewan; Penfield Ridge, NB; Air Observer's School, St. John's, Quebec; Debert NS
Served: Belgium, England

Family: Parents - Jacob and Marion
Brother - Martin
Sisters - Marie, Margaret (Peg) Faber

Comments: In April 1944 Warrant Officer - RCAF. Short article in April 26th 1944 Gazette about successful "OP" over occupied France and Germany on April 11th 1944. In January 1947 Carlton was awarded the Operational Wings and Certificate in recognition of services rendered.

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