Canadians (POW's on march) killed by strafing by Mustang - friendly-fire in Normandy June 1944
 

I am hoping someone on the forum will have information with regard to Canadian POW's who were on a march and who were killed/wounded when strafed by a Mustang - friendly-fire incident - early June 1944, in Normandy, near Flers.

Thirteen soldiers were killed as a result of the strafing.

Thank you,
meonthebay, Ontario, Canada

Re: Canadians (POW's on march) killed by strafing by Mustang - friendly-fire in Normandy June 1944
 

Hi

May I suggest you name those - or some of those - killed and then the date of the incident could be established via CWGC? That might be useful.

Cheers
Brian

Re: Canadians (POW's on march) killed by strafing by Mustang - friendly-fire in Normandy June 1944
 

Hi, I first tried to connect with Rifleman on this incident. It is my understanding that there were 15 Canadian POWs that died RWRs, Cameron Highlanders and NS Highlanders. I have the names of some and are as follows. Thomas Marshall, Mark Sampson, David Sibaston, Douglas Evans, Clarence Peck, James Keir and John Ray Stewart. the town of Sainte Georges De Grossilliers, Normandy, will erect and hols a ceremony to honor the memory of these men on July 1, 2012. An effort is being made to locate family or next of kin of these men to invite them to this event. Thomas Marshall and Clarence Peck are the last of the families to be contacted. I would welcome any thoughts on this.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED NEVER FORGOTTEN

Don

Re: Canadians (POW's on march) killed by strafing by Mustang - friendly-fire in Normandy June 1944
 

Don,

A118250 Pte. Clarence Warren Peck's next of kin is listed in casualty reports as Mrs. Myrtle L. Peck, 957 Hall Avenue, Windsor, Ontario. Peck was 32 years of age at time of death.

B143881 Pte. Thomas Marshall's next of kin is listed as his wife, Mrs Florence M. Marshall of Whitby, Ontario. He was 31 at time of death.

Re: Canadians (POW's on march) killed by strafing by Mustang - friendly-fire in Normandy June 1944
 

Hi, we have made contact with all fifteeen families and are expecting about 35 people to attend the ceremony next weekend. Not all families will be represented but we will provide the same graveside service for all. Hopefully we will have a video of the event if anyone is interested.

Don