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Name:
George Edward Glenwright
Rank:
Flying Officer
Service No:
J/10264
Service:
Royal Canadian Air Force
152 RAF Squadron
Date of Birth:
March 24, 1920
Place of Birth:
Chignecto Mines, Cumberland Co., NS
Date of Enlistment:
June 26, 1941
Place of Enlistment:
Moncton, NB
Address At Enlistment:
Joggins, NS
Age at Enlistment:
21
Trade:
Coal Miner
Marital Status:
Married (March 23, 1940)
Religion:
United Church
Next of Kin:
Isabelle Richmond Glenwright (Wife) Joggins, NS
Date of Death:
December 28, 1942
Age At Death:
22
Cemetery:
Medjez-El-Bab War Cemetery, Tunisia
Grave Reference:
6. A. 19.
Commemorated on Page 76 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance
Displayed in the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower in Ottawa on February 19
George Glenwright was one of seven children of George Edward and Edna Wood Glenwright of Joggins,
Cumberland Co., NS. He was married to Isabelle Richmond Gordon on March 23, 1940 at Joggins.
Completing initial training in Canada he proceeded overseas disembarking in the United Kingdom on March
29, 1942. He served with No 58 OTU, 129 Squadron, and 81 Squadron. On September 19, 1942 he joined
152 Squadron.
His wife received the following letter dated January 1, 1943 from Flight Lieutenant W. F. Lobb:
George Edward Glenwright
Dear Mrs. Glenwright
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that your husband, J 10264 P/O Glenwright
G. E., was killed in action on 28th December 1942 somewhere in North Africa, and on behalf of
myself and the remainder of the Squadron I tender you my deepest sympathy.
He was buried with full military honours by an Army Padre, Rev. Mitchell, on 30th
December, 1942 in a quiet little village amongst the hills, and many of his brother pilots were
in attendance.
It may be of some comfort to you to know that he understood no pain. At the time he was
on patrol when he encountered the enemy and after combat in which he fought fiercely and
courageously he was shot down.
George, as he was affectionately known in the Squadron was one of my most experienced,
skilled and courageous pilots and he was always anxious to get to grips with the enemy. On the
ground, too, his cheerful disposition was a tonic to everyone and he was well loved by his
brother pilots and ground crews, and his passing was a severe blow to the Squadron.
Your husband’s grave has been adopted by the War Graves Commission who will
communicate with you later giving the place and grave number. Meanwhile a cross has been
erected giving his Number, Rank, Name, R.C.A.F. and “R.I.P.”
Be strong and of a good courage. Your husband died as I am sure you would have wished
him to, fighting courageously to the end.
With my deepest sympathy and best wishes for your future.
Yours Sincerely …
Remembering World War II
Sources and Information:
Veterans Affairs Canada
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