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SCHELL, L G - Pilot Officer

Pilot Officer
LYLE GEORGE (L G) SCHELL

  • Canadian Fallen Soldier - Pilot Officer LYLE GEORGE SCHELL

  • Pilot Officer
    LYLE GEORGE (L G) SCHELL

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    LYLE GEORGE (L G) SCHELL
    31 May 1918
    J/5077
    Principal of Williamsburg Public School
    Pilot Officer
    Royal Canadian Air Force
    19 January 1942
    23 years
    HAMNAVOE CHURCHYARD

  • Pilot Officer LYLE GEORGE SCHELL's Story

  • Occupation
    Worked as a Principal of Williamsburg Public School prior to enlisting.
    Buried
    19 January 1942 - HAMNAVOE CHURCHYARD | Age: 23 years

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Interesting Facts

  • May 31, 1918 – January 19, 1942

    Great Uncle Lyle enlisted with R.C.A.F. in July, 1940, graduated from Bombing & Gunnery School in Fingal, Ontario in March, 1941 and went overseas in July, 1941 and received his commission in England.

    He was engaged as a navigator aboard a Sunderland Flying Boat and was doing patrol work when the craft was destroyed due to enemy action near Yell Island, Shetland, Scotland.

    Prior to enlisting he was the principal of Williamsburg Public School (1938 – 1940).

    The above information was provided by his great-niece Lorie Hutt of Williamsburg, ON

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