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LAING, J M - Leading Stoker

Leading Stoker
JOHN MCGREGOR (J M) LAING

  • Canadian Fallen Soldier - Leading Stoker JOHN MCGREGOR LAING

  • Leading Stoker
    JOHN MCGREGOR (J M) LAING

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    JOHN MCGREGOR (J M) LAING
    18 July 1908
    Aidrie, , United Kingdom
    V/59271
    15 April 1943
    Repairman at Hoyle Gold Mines Ltd.
    Leading Stoker
    Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve
    20 July 1944
    Killed in action (at sea)
    36 years
    PLYMOUTH (WESTON MILL) CEMETERY
    C18082

  • Leading Stoker JOHN MCGREGOR LAING's Story

  • Born
    18 July 1908 in Aidrie, , United Kingdom
    Occupation
    Worked as a Repairman at Hoyle Gold Mines Ltd. prior to enlisting.
    Enlisted
    15 April 1943 | Age: 34 years
    Buried
    20 July 1944 - PLYMOUTH (WESTON MILL) CEMETERY | Age: 36 years

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Interesting Facts

  • Leading Stoker JM Laing was reported missing when a five-minute glider bomb attack on a Canadian naval patrol in the English channel killed one member of his fellow crew members aboard the Canadian frigate Matane. Laing was one of three missing crew members and 11 others were injured. The May 29, 1945 edition of the Hamilton Spectator called this attack "one of the Luftwaffe's dying thrusts." A report confirming L. Stoker Laing's death was later submitted.

     

    Wife: Pearl Christina Laing (NEE McIntyre)

    Son: William McKenzie Laing

    Daughter: Mary Jane Rea (NEE Laing)

    Father: William Winston Laing

    Mother: Annie Brown Laing

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Fallen Soldiers from Aidrie , United Kingdom

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Fallen Soldiers buried in PLYMOUTH (WESTON MILL) CEMETERY