Historical Record
1 Air Division HQ
Appendix "E" to
Historical Narrative
1 Air Division HQ
Personnel
Survey of Deaths in 1 Air Division
During the period 1 Jun 61 to 30 Nov 61, there were eight service and eight dependent casualties for reasons as shown below:
|
Service |
|
|
Aircraft Accidents |
3 |
|
PMC Accidents |
4 |
|
Natural |
1 |
|
Total |
8 |
|
Dependents |
|
|
PMC Accidents |
1 |
|
Natural |
7 |
|
Total |
8 |
The annual ceremony of La Toussaint, All Saints Day, was celebrated on 1 November in Metz and Toul. A/C DAR Bradshaw attended the ceremony at Metz Chabiere Cemetery. W/C OC Brown was in attendance at Toul and Choloy Cemeteries and laid wreaths with French and American officials at local cemeteries.
31 Jul 61
Choloy Cemetery, France – Extension for Dependents
Arrangements were completed with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to permit the burial of Service dependents, and members of the civilian component of RCAF Units in Continental Europe, in the new extension to the non-war section of Choloy Cemetery in France. Effective 1 Aug 61 personnel have the option of selecting a local civilian cemetery or the Choloy Cemetery as a burial place for deceased dependents. Perpetual care and maintenance of the cemetery will be the responsibility of the Canadian Government, but funeral and internment charges are borne by the individual.
Statistics – Religious Activities (P)
1 Jun 61 to 30 Nov 61
|
Funerals conducted |
19 |
Appendix "J" to
Historical Narrative
1 Air Division HQ
Security
Investigations
During the period under review the AFP conducted a number of reportable investigations concerning:
|
Deaths |
10 |