Born 25/10/1925 in Howard Twsp. The son of Elsie May (Kellogg) and J. Harry O’Neill. Educated at Ridgetown Public School, McKays Public School and Ridgetown High and Vocational School. Fred enlisted in the RCAF 6/10/1941

It was reported in the CDN 6/03/42 that Fred was on a “few days furlough” from RCAF Belleville, ON. to spend some time at his home in Ridgetown. WO O’Neill went overseas in December of 1942 serving in Egypt.

WO O’Neill went overseas in December of 1942 serving in Egypt. The CDN 3/03/45 reported that WO. O’Neill who had been serving in Italy had returned from overseas. Sadly he was one of three flyers out of his graduating class of 42 men to return.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

RRWI-RH, KCFA, IODE-IS.

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