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Old 3rd December 2017, 18:48
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Re: Edward G. Wagland - FAA FX605591 - 10 Jan 1945

There is an article in the Jan 13, 1945 Indianapolis Star (newspaper) which has some details.

"Bunker Hill, Ind Jan 12

Two British aviators, each with the rating of acting leading airman, were in two naval training planes that collided Wednesday it was announced today at the Bunker Hill Naval Air Station press relations office.

One of them was killed and the other injured seriously.

The man was identified as E George Wagland, 18 years old, of Bristol England.
The injured aviator is Peter Robertson, 18 of Fife, Scotland. Robertson's condition was described today as improved.

Two Americans, both holding the rank of lieutenant (jg) in the navy were killed in the collision. They were identified yesterday as Wells Robert Church, 27, Seattle Wash and Thomas Wilson Jones, Tarzana, Cal."

Bunker Hill (today called Grissom Air Reserve Base) is just north of Kokomo.

Opps.... Looks like you found it already.


UPDATE

Wagland's grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/...eorge-wagland#

Correct name was Wells Robert Churchill.
Here is his grave:


https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/...bert-churchill


The other man was Thomas Wilton Jones ( so both American names were incorrect in the article).

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/...s-wilton-jones

Last edited by RSwank; 4th December 2017 at 17:32.
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