ISOB Samuel Fisk Whedon - Eagle Squadron
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Grave: Block A. Grave 196. Isolated Burial
A standard Commonwealth Grave Commission (CWGC) inscribed gravestone.
Born on July 20, 1919 in Wisconsin. Joined the British RAF and served with the 133rd Eagle Squadron. Died in a mid-air collision in P8438 with P/O Wilbert A Arends in P8595 near Epworth, Lincolnshire baled out but did not survive. It appears that P/O Whedon landed safely then collapsed and died on the ground. Killed in Action
From the CWGC Files:
PILOT OFFICER SAMUEL FISK WHEDON
Service Number: 101462
Regiment & Unit/Ship: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 133 (Eagle) Sqdn.
Died 03 April 1942
Country of Service: United Kingdom
Additional Info: Of U.S.A.
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133rd Eagle Squadron
Eagle Squadron
Eagle Squadron (RAF)
Royal Air Force (RAF)
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Wars:
WWII
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