DUNHAM, WILLIAM MATTHIE GILLAM ( W M G)
WILLIAM MATTHIE GILLAM DUNHAM ( W M G)1917-07-01R/60299SergeantRoyal Canadian Air Force1941-07-23Shot down by enemy plane while attacking shipping 40 miles off Dutch coast.RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL
Interesting Facts
Born in Calgary, AB, twin son of James Rochester Dunham FAE. Educated at Red Deer public and high schools. Chief interests English, Science, Art and Music. Main interest, Aviation. Liked football and was an expert skier. Enl. May 1939 and reported Manning Depot, Toronto, July 1940. Trained at Regina and Lethbridge. Grad Sgt-pilot Calgary, Feb. 1941. Overseas to Bicester, England. Later 8 Sqn RAF. Surv. father, Red Deer, AB.
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Credit: Canadian Fallen - Terrance Cottrell