Glassford, George William (G. W.) Photo
Rank Air Gunner, Flight Sergeant
Service # R279168
Unit # R.C.A.F.
Resident 100 Murray St., Chatham
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The son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Ernest Glassford of 100 Murray St., Chatham, ON.; brother of Alvah Maitland.

Prior to enlistment William ‘Bill’ work at the Ontario Steel Products in Chatham.

He trained at London, Toronto, Valleyfield, PQ. Mt.Pleasant, PEI. and graduated at McDonald, Manitoba. He arrived in England in late July of 1944. 

The CDN 13/02/45 reported that he met his brother William while both were in England the boys had not seen each other for nearly two years.

Served overseas thirteen months and made seventeen fights over Germany. Promoted to the rank of Flight-Sergeant.

Discharged October 11th, 1945.

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources PSUC-RH, IODE(P), CDN, SGOP
Birthplace Chatham, Ontario
Religion United Church
When Enlisted October 1943
Next of Kin Mother- Mrs. Ethel Luella Glassford

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