[Dennis Peschier]

Hello Ross,

Of all the bodies that washed up in my search area, one spent 129 days in the water but the others not more than 64 days. Unidentified bodies and parts excluded. Counting back that would be around September 12, 1943. Cooper would be an excellent candidate.

Keep in mind that the rank has yet to be confirmed. It could be that the 1946 investigation was found to be inaccurate. I’m getting more impatient for news from the CWGC by the minute

The Dutch police report gives few clues, the Germans had already searched the body, a German Docter had alread looked at the body. The body was badly decomposed; head and feet were missing. Pockets were cut open (probably by the Germans). No markings were found on the dark-grey overall.

Several days later the body was buried. Two Dutch policeman and four German soldiers were present.

By the way; is Cooper from Coastal Command? I have searched bomber and fighter command losses but with no success!



Dennis