In memory of

Aircraftman first class

Roderick James Joseph Boll

who died on 25 Dec 1940

Service details
  Conflict WWII
  Service RCAF
  Unit No. 3 Service Flying Training School, Royal Canadian Air Force
  Rank Aircraftman first class
  Service number R61378
  Date of death 19401225
  Cause of death died of non-combat causes
Narrative history
  R61378 Aircraftman 1 (RCAF aero engine mechanic) Roderick James Joseph Boll (b.1911) of Viceroy, where he is buried, died 19401225. Boll died of a coronary thrombosis at No. 3 Service Flying Training School, Claresholm, Alberta. He was the son of John and Winifred Catherin (Gable) Boll who homesteaded NE18-5-24-W2 midway between Viceroy and Bengough. Roderick was born at Weyburn and was working as a mechanic when he enlisted at Regina seven months before his death.
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Memorial information
  Saskatchewan rural municipality for commemoration 40 - Bengough
  Cemetery or memorial location Viceroy cemetery    

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  Honour roll location(s) RM Excel
  Geo-memorial Boll Lake, Saskatchewan     
  Geo-memorial location 58.6833°N / 109.3333°W
  Geo-memorial NTS map reference 74K11
  Geo-memorial details North of Carswell Lake.
Personal information
  Date of birth 19110308
  Place of birth Weyburn    
  Date of enlistment 19400518
  Place of enlistment Regina    
  Residence on enlistment Viceroy    
  Occupation mechanic
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