419 Squadron RCAF 1941 to 1945 Crew of Wellington X3416

Crew of Wellington X3416

The squadron had been on stand-down for three days when the mission to the Ruhr was put into place.
Ten aircraft left for the highly defended German industrial area of Duisberg. Among them were the crew of WO Warren Sargant. They had completed only one other mission together and now they were headed for the first time into Germany.
VR-J set off on the start of July 14th at 0058. Little is know as to what exactly happened to Wellington X3416, no more was heard from them after their taking off.

Flight Sergeant

Basil Vincent Pearce

Navigator Age 22, 2nd Op.
Killed In Action July 14th 1942
From Toronoto Ontario.
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Sergeant

Furneau Montague Van Geun

Wireless Op. Age 22
Killed In Action July 14th 1942
From Montreal Quebec
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Warrant Officer

Warren Langton Sargant

Pilot Age 30
Killed in July 14th 1942
From From Toronto Ontario
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Sergeant

James Grant RAF

WAG Age 20,
Killed In Action July14th 1942
From Aberdeen Scotland
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Flight Sergeant

William Leonard Maxim

Air Gunner Age 25
Killed in July 14th 1942
From Niagara Falls Ontario
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