| Rank | Corporal, Pigeon Loftman |
| Service # | R209634 |
| Unit # | R.C.A.F. |
| Resident | Chatham |
Of Chatham, ON. The father of Wilfred Walter RCNVR. V62462.
Son of Samuel J. Carder and Jane Ann Carder; husband of Emily E. Carder, of Chatham. Wilfred was a well known barber of Chatham before joining the RCAF.
Prior to his transfer to the RCAF Wilfred was a Sgt. A450067. Appears on the “Muster Roll” of the 2nd Bn., Kent Regiment (MG), N.P.A.N. (date unknown).
Date of Death: 03/12/1943, Died of natural causes (heart attack) in the Shaughnessy Hospital, Vancouver, B.C.
The CDN 13/12/43 reported that Cpl. W. G. Carder passed away at the Shaughnessy Military Hospital, Vancouver, BC., 3/12/43. “Accompanied by a firing squad from No.12 BTC, Chatham. A military funeral was held for Cpl. Carder with burial at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, ON.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | Christ Church Chatham – Roll of Honour. |
| Supplemental Information | Of Chatham, ON. father of Wilfred Walter RCNVR. V62462. Son of Samuel J. Carder and Jane Ann Carder; husband of Emily E. Carder, of Chatham. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead, Grave/Memorial Reference: Lot 116. Ward C. Cemetery: CHATHAM (MAPLE LEAF) CEMETERY. Christ Church Chatham – Roll of Honour. |
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