BEIRNES, J R - Squadron Leader

	Born 24 November 1914 in Birtle, Manitoba, Canada
	Occupation Worked as a Drug Clerk prior to enlisting.
	Enlisted 13 April 1940 in Edmonton, Alberta \| Age: 25 years
	Buried 1 June 1945 - AABENRAA CEMETERY \| Age: 30 years

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S/Ldr. Beirnes took off at 10.35 hours on June 1, 1945 to carry out formation practice when he was forced to make an emergency landing due to engine failure. While turning starboard near the ground, his wing hit the ground causing the plane to crash.

Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Oct. 24, 1944

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Flying Officer
METCALFE, THOMAS
19 February 1945
RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL
Pilot Officer
FORD, KENNETH
28 May 1943
CHICAGO (ST. MARY'S) CEMETERY
Warrant Officer
PHILLIPS, GORDON MACLEAN
27 June 1942
BERGEN GENERAL CEMETERY
Flying Officer
JOHNSTONE, RALPH ALEXANDER
27 July 1944
BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY
Flying Officer
SHANNON, GEORGE ROLAND GILLIES
17 June 1944
AMSTERDAM NEW EASTERN CEMETERY
Flying Officer
DUNCAN, JOHN
15 March 1944
ST. PIERRE CEMETERY AMIENS
Flight Sergeant
GRAHAM, IRWIN PHILLIPS
12 September 1941
KIEL WAR CEMETERY
Leading Aircraftman
ONESON, MARTIN JOSEPH
8 August 1945
DORVAL PRESENTATION DE LA SAINTE VIERGE
Sergeant
HEWER, LORNE BARRIE
6 June 1943
RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL
Flight Sergeant
MACKILLOP, WILLIAM
28 August 1943
DURNBACH WAR CEMETERY
Warrant Officer Class II
BACHELDER, ALLEN LELAND
7 August 1942
JONKERBOS WAR CEMETERY
Pilot Officer
PALMER, WILLIAM FREDERICK
18 April 1944
BARI WAR CEMETERY

Warrant Officer Class II
MACDONALD, ANGUS DANIEL
17 December 1942
Royal Canadian Air Force
Flying Officer
GRANT, MILES CARSON
12 January 1945
Royal Canadian Air Force
Pilot Officer
GALLAGHER, JAMES CORNELIUS
16 September 1944
Royal Canadian Air Force
Warrant Officer Class II
HOLLINSWORTH, JACK ATHELSTON
17 December 1942
Royal Canadian Air Force
Warrant Officer Class I
THOMPSON, FORD ARNOLD
18 August 1943
Royal Canadian Air Force
Pilot Officer
RIELLY, CHARLES THOMAS
12 January 1945
Royal Canadian Air Force
Pilot Officer
WEBB, WILLIAM MISKIMAN
24 September 1942
Royal Canadian Air Force
Flying Officer
LEBLANC, JOSEPH EDOUARD GERARD
16 September 1944
Royal Canadian Air Force
Sergeant
SAINT, ALEXANDER DUNCAN
26 April 1942
Royal Air Force
Pilot Officer
GERVAIS, EDWARD EMILE
24 September 1942
Royal Canadian Air Force
Flying Officer
SPROTT, JOHN COLES
17 August 1944
Royal Canadian Air Force
Pilot Officer
CARNEGIE, ROBERT
12 January 1945
Royal Canadian Air Force

Squadron Leader
JACK RIFE (J R) BEIRNES