MAGEE, JOHN GILLESPIE ( J G)
JOHN GILLESPIE MAGEE ( J G)1922-06-09J/5823Pilot OfficerRoyal Canadian Air Force1941-12-13Reported KIA overseasSCOPWICK CHURCH BURIAL GROUND
Interesting Facts
p>Born Shanghai, China, son of John G. Magee, 2118 Bancroft Pl. Washington, D.C., St. Clare School; Rugby School, England, and Avon, Old Farms, CT. USA; enl. Mtl, Sep 1940. Author of famous poem, "High Flight": "He has slipped the surly bonds of earth." Survived by parents in D.C.
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Credit: Canadian Fallen - Terrance Cottrell