Aircraft | Avro Lancaster |
Serial Number | |
Markings |
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Cambridge City Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Grave 14516.. |
Epitaph | BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH AND I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE |
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 152 |
Service Number | R/79453 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 8 |
Squadron | 405 (Vancouver) |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of origin if different | Canada |
Start Date | 05-01-1944 |
End Date | 06-01-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Gransden Lodge |
Day/Night raid | Night |
Operation | Stettin |
Reason for Loss | Died in his aircraft while returning from Germany. Complained of extreme sleepiness when 15 minutes beyond the target and lost consciousness soon afterwards. Given artificial respiration by three of the other crew members to no avail. The aircraft landed safely at base and Sgt Daoust was declared dead. |