Choloy, France

1954 – 2 Wing – National Archives of Canada


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6 June 1954 - LAC KC Haskill

Extracts from Station Historical Record:

6 June 1954 - At approximately 1800 hours in St. Avold, 49903 LAC KC Haskill, 416 (F) Squadron, was killed in a motorcycle accident.

7 June 1954 - Funeral arrangements being made for the late 49903 LAC KC Haskill. 2386 F/L WG Gallop, 416 (F) Squadron has been appointed OC Funeral Party and 130084 F/O JJ Stangroom, Wing HQ, appointed as OC Administrative Detail.

9 June 1954 - The funeral of the late 49903 LAC KC Haskill took place today. Chapel service in the Protestant Chapel at 0900 hours, internment in French Military Cemetery, Chambiere, Metz, at 1100 hours. LAC Haskill was tendered a fly past by pilots of his squadron.


[LAC KC Haskill Grave Marker]

[LAC KC Haskill Grave Marker]

Grave marker photos courtesy of Malcolm Cromarty - February 2001