Choloy, France

1954 – 2 Wing – National Archives of Canada


Details:

20 June 1954 - LAC RE McConnell

Extracts from Station Historical Record:

20 June 1954 - Report received that 34770 LAC RE McConnell died as a result of a fall from a fourth storey hotel window in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

21 June 1954 - Details of funeral for the late 48770 LAC RE McConnell being finalized. F/L W Jessop appointed OC of Funeral with F/O JJ Stangroom as OC of Administrative Detail. F/O JJ Doyle, OC of Escort Party.

23 June 1954 - Funeral of LAC RE McConnell took place today. Chapel service conducted by S/L JN Bracher in the Protestant Chapel, internment in the French Military Cemetery at Chambiere, Metz.


[LAC RE McConnell Grave Marker]

[LAC RE McConnell Grave Marker]

Grave marker photos courtesy of Malcolm Cromarty - February 2001