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STREISEL, G S - Warrant Officer Class II

Warrant Officer Class II
GEORGE SIMON (G S) STREISEL

  • Canadian Fallen Soldier - Warrant Officer Class II GEORGE SIMON STREISEL

  • Warrant Officer Class II
    GEORGE SIMON (G S) STREISEL

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    GEORGE SIMON (G S) STREISEL
    12 February 1918
    Spring Valley, Saskatchewan, Canada
    R/136401
    28 October 1941 in Toronto, Ontario, CA
    Tractor & Truck Operator
    Warrant Officer Class II
    Royal Canadian Air Force
    24 May 1944
    Aircraft left Gander NL on route for the Azores, failed to arrive. Presumed dead
    26 years
    OTTAWA MEMORIAL
    N/A

  • Warrant Officer Class II GEORGE SIMON STREISEL's Story

  • Born
    12 February 1918 in Spring Valley, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Occupation
    Worked as a Tractor & Truck Operator prior to enlisting.
    Enlisted
    28 October 1941 in Toronto, Ontario | Age: 23 years
    Buried
    24 May 1944 - OTTAWA MEMORIAL | Age: 26 years

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Interesting Facts

  • Warrant Officer George S. Streisel was born in 1918 to parents Simon G. Streisel (born in Poland) and Elizabeth Rees (born in Romania). He was born in Spring Valley, SK but was living in Oshawa, ON when he enlisted in October 1941. He was reported missing in May 1944 when his aircraft left Gander NL on route for the Azores in the UK. They lost communications after three hours and the aircraft failed to arrive at its destination. Warrant Officer Streisel was presumed dead on May 24, and his father was given a gratuity of $271.17, as well as the Operational Wings and Certificate in recognition of his services.

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Fallen Soldiers from Spring Valley Saskatchewan, Canada

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Fallen Soldiers buried in OTTAWA MEMORIAL