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John Richard Sherwood | |||
| Rank: | Flt.Lt. (Glider Pilot) | Number: | 163891 |
| Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve | ||
| Name of Rgt or Ship: | Glider Pilot Rgt (A.A.C.) | ||
| Died: | 24/03/1945 | Age: | 21 |
| Country of burial: | Germany | Grave Photo: | No |
| Cemetery or Memorial: | Reichswald Forest Cemetery | ||
| Town Memorial: | Sale | ||
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The 24/03/44 edition of the local newspaper reports that he attended Sale Central School and Derby Technical School and was employed as an Apprentice Engineer at the Rolls Royce Works, Derby. He joined the RAF in July 1942 and that as a Leading Airman, he was posted to Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada where he gained his wings. Now (03/44), a Pilot Officer. | |||
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