In memory of

Leading Aircraftman

William Gordon Koehler

who died on 26 May 1943

Service details
  Conflict WWII
  Service RCAF
  Unit Royal Canadian Air Force
  Rank Leading Aircraftman
  Service number R155628
  Date of death 19430526
  Cause of death killed in action
Narrative history
  R155628 Leading Aircraftman (RCAF aero engine mechanic) (William) Gordon Koehler (b.1920) of Lake Valley died 19430526 and is buried at Rosedale cemetery, Moose Jaw. Koehler was flying in a Cornell aircraft that was being tested after a major inspection when it broke up and crashed west of Barons, Alberta, on a flight from No. 2 Flying Instructor School, Pearce. He was the son of William and Emma Jane (Hans) Koehler who came to Grayburn from Palmerston, Wellington Co., Ontario, the year he was born, moving to Lake Valley in 1934. Gordon was born at Caron and was taking an aeronautical course at Moose Jaw when he enlisted at Regina early in 1942.
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Memorial information
  Saskatchewan rural municipality for commemoration 193 - Eyebrow
  Cemetery or memorial location Rosedale cemetery, Moose Jaw    

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  Honour roll location(s) Rowletta
Grayburn
  Geo-memorial Koehler Lake, Saskatchewan     
  Geo-memorial location 59.9667°N / 109.1667°W
  Geo-memorial NTS map reference 74N14
  Geo-memorial details North of Tazin Lake.
Personal information
  Date of birth 19201104
  Place of birth Caron    
  Date of enlistment 19420224
  Place of enlistment Regina    
  Residence on enlistment Lake Valley    
  Occupation student
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