In memory of

Leading Aircraftman

Gilbert James Smith

who died on 28 Jan 1945

Service details
  Conflict WWII
  Service RCAF
  Unit Royal Canadian Air Force
  Rank Leading Aircraftman
  Service number R182656
  Date of death 19450128
  Cause of death died of non-combat causes
Narrative history
  R182656 Leading Aircraftman (RCAF construction hand) Gilbert James Smith (b.1922) of Saskatoon died 19450128 of tuberculosis and is buried at Elfros cemetery. Attached to No. 4 Construction & Maintenance Unit, Smith died in Colonel Belcher hospital, Calgary, Alberta. He was the son of James and Marion Richie (Bell) Smith who came from Scotland to homestead SW14-32-14-W2 just west of Elfros in 1909. James was later a merchant and implement dealer in Elfros. Gilbert was working for a paper box manufacturer when he enlisted at Saskatoon in 1942. His brother Norman also served in the RCAF.
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Memorial information
  Saskatchewan rural municipality for commemoration 344 - Corman Park
  Cemetery or memorial location Elfros cemetery    

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  Honour roll location(s) Elfros
  Geo-memorial Smith Lake, Saskatchewan     
  Geo-memorial location 58.4667°N / 107.4167°W
  Geo-memorial NTS map reference 74J6
  Geo-memorial details East of Snare Lake.
Personal information
  Date of birth 19220302
  Place of birth Elfros    
  Date of enlistment 19420817
  Place of enlistment Saskatoon    
  Residence on enlistment Saskatoon    
  Occupation box manufacturer
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