Loyer, Wilfred Joseph (W. J.) Photo
Rank AC2
Service # R169827
Unit # R.C.A.F./R.A.F.
Resident 171 Inshes Avenue., Chatham
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Born 13/02/1918 at Detroit, Michigan. Next of Kin, Phyllis Loyer of 145 ½ Richmond St., Chatham, ON.

Trained at #12 B.T.C. for one month.

Wilfred enlisted in Chatham, ON. 23/12/1943.

Wilfred enlisted in the RCAF at No.9 Recruiting Centre at London, ON.  CDN15/07/42. He trained at Malton, ON. and gained his Navigator wing. He was overseas at Millom, Cumberland, England 16/05/44, Kinloss 3/07/44, and Marston Moor serving as ‘Air Navigator’, primarily in Halifax bombers flying with RAF Groups 78 Sqd. and Sqd.1713. He arrived in Chatham and was discharged in August 1945. CDN 9/08/45 

He was discharged in August 1945. CDN 9/08/45.

Discharged September 19th, 1945.

After the war Wilfred was married twice and had four children.  His second wife, Trudy (nee Smyth).

He passed away in July 2007.

Family tribute:

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal 

Trudy CDN 11/11/16

 

Wilfred Loyer Group
Wilfred Loyer Group

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources CFF-FD44, IODE(N), CCI-RH, Information also from his son D. Loyer of Chatham, ON.(Px4)
Supplemental Information Born 13/02/1918 at Detroit, Michigan. Nex of Kin, Phyliss Loyer of 145 ½ Richmond St., Chatham, ON.
Birthplace Detroit, Michigan
Religion Roman Catholic
Marital Status Married
When Enlisted July 10, 1942
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Phyllis Loyer

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