Dickson, William Rodger
Personal Information
Rank | Cpl |
Forename(s) | William Rodger |
Surname | Dickson |
Gender | M |
Age | 38 |
Decorations | MiD |
Date of Death | 21-08-1944 |
Next of Kin | Son of David Rodger and Rachel White Dickson, of Lang Bay, British Columbia, Canada. |
Aircraft Information
Aircraft | Handley Page Halifax III |
Serial Number | MZ633 |
Markings | QO-B |
Memorial Information
Burial/Memorial Country | United Kingdom |
Burial/Memorial Place | Harrogate (Stonefall) Cemetery |
Grave Reference | Sec. E. Row B. Grave 11. |
Epitaph | LOVE'S GREATEST GIFT REMEMBRANCE |
IBCC Memorial Information
Phase | 2 |
Panel Number | 155 |
Enlistment Information
Service Number | R/87940 |
Service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Group | 6 |
Squadron | 415 (Swordfish) |
Squadron Motto | Ad metam (To the mark) |
Trade | Ground |
Country of Origin | Canada |
Miscellaneous Information
Aircraft almost certainly on the strength of 415 Sqn (from 432 Sqn) as of 1st May 1944, although it appears that the paperwork may have gone missing |
Citation: Corporal Dickson's untiring efforts and high standard of work have added greatly to the proficiency of his station. The zealous manner in which he has carried out his duties has at all times been of great encouragement to those working under him. |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The National Archives
Record of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1813/6 |
Summary of Events (Operational Record Book) AIR 27/1813/5 |
Fellow Servicemen
Please note that this list gives all the losses aboard the quoted aircraft and occasionally these may have occurred on an earlier date when the aircraft was not itself lost. Please check the dates of death carefully.
Last Operation Information
Start Date | 21-08-1944 |
End Date | 21-08-1944 |
Takeoff Station | Exeter |
Day/Night Raid | Day |
Operation | Transit- returning to base from Exeter |
Reason for Loss | Collided in the air with a 415 Sqn Halifax (NA609 6U-), both crashing between Birkin and West Hadlesey, SW of Selby, Yorkshire |