Schrader, George Howard
Personal Information
Rank | F/S |
Forename(s) | George Howard |
Surname | Schrader |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 10-12-1941 |
Next of Kin | Son of George and Dorothy Schrader, of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Bristol Blenheim IV |
Serial Number | L9383 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Caversfield (St. Laurence) Churchyard |
Grave Reference | Grave 19. |
Epitaph | SAFELY HOME WITH GOD ON HIGH YOUR GALLANT SOUL PATROLS THE FREEDOM OF THE SKY |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 94 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/65147 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 7 |
Squadron | 13 OTU |
Trade | Pilot |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Casualty Pack Number Find Out More
AIR 81/10820 (P364451/41) |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Fellow Servicemen
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 10-12-1941 |
End Date | 10-12-1941 |
Takeoff Station | Bicester |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Training |
Reason for Loss | Just after take-off, starboard engine cut at 50ft and in the ensuing crash, it burst into flames. |