Wedin, Albert Ormond
Personal Information
Rank | Sgt |
Forename(s) | Albert Ormond |
Surname | Wedin |
Gender | M |
Age | 21 |
Decorations | |
Date of Death | 08-05-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of Albert O. Wedin and Lillian S. Wedin, of Yreka, California, U.S.A. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Vickers Wellington X |
Serial Number | LP568 |
Markings |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Chester (Blacon) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. A. Grave 1033. |
Epitaph | HIS BRAVE YOUNG LIFE ON EARTH FOR EVER ENDED STILL WRAPT 'ROUND HIS HEART THE FLAG HE DEFENDED |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 1 |
Panel Number | 113 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/221579 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 93 |
Squadron | 83 OTU |
Trade | Air Gunner |
Country of Origin | United States of America |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 08-05-1944 |
End Date | 08-05-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Peplow |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Gunnery training |
Reason for Loss | Aircraft wrecked during overshoot following engine problems |