And once again we remember those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Course 96 Graduation. No. 15 SFTS Claresholm, Alberta, Canada.
Wednesday, May 3rd. 1944
My Late Father, 39814 Baum; RW, Front row, fifth from left.
Any fellow Ppruners recognise anyone?
List of graduating Pilots
And this was Mrs Pinky's Dad. Leading Seaman Krieg; Darcy Carl.
Served as the gun leader of a 'pom pom' crew on HMAS QuickMatch.
In an action off the French coast his gun took a direct hit from a shore based gun, possibly an 88mm.
Severely wounded, he was the sole survivor of his gun crew.
Lest we forget.