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James Murray Parrott

In memory of:

Flight Lieutenant James Murray Parrott

December 18, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

J/21253

Age:

24

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

434 Sqdn.

Additional Information

Born:

January 30, 1920
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Enlistment:

May 16, 1941
Toronto, Ontario

Son of Wesley and Bertha Parrott. Husband of Janet Parrott of Toronto, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 412 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

LEOPOLDSBURG WAR CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

VIII. B. 15.

Location:

LEOPOLDSBURG WAR CEMETERY is located 58 Km north east of Leuven. From Leopoldsburg railway station turn right along the Nicolaylaan to the 'T' junction and turn left onto the Koninklijkstraat. Continue 300 M and turn right at the Koning Albert I Plein. 100 M after this turn left at the 'T' Junction and right at the next 'T' junction. Go a further 300 M to the end of the road and turn left into the Militair Domein. The cemetery is sited 200 M along on the right.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Attestation paper

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    Attestation paper
    Attestation paper
  • Photo of JAMES MURRAY PARROTT– official RCAF photo for aircrew

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    Photo of JAMES MURRAY PARROTT
    Photo of JAMES MURRAY PARROTT – official RCAF photo for aircrew
  • Certificate– Ontario Registration of Death

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    Certificate
    Certificate – Ontario Registration of Death
  • Grave marker– Photo of grave marker courtesy of Michel Beckers (find-a-grave)

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker – Photo of grave marker courtesy of Michel Beckers (find-a-grave)
  • Essay– Circumstances of last mission with list of crew flying with F/L Parrott.

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    Essay
    Essay – Circumstances of last mission with list of crew flying with F/L Parrott.
  • Letter– RCAF letter to parents re recollection of P/O (WAG) Herbert Brown of Alberta, the only crew member who was able to bail out of the aircraft. Final investigation showed that a collision of Halifaxes resulted in this loss. More information and photos about crash are available on the following website: http://www.rcaf434squadron.com/crash-sites-memorials/crash-sites-failed-to-return/12642860

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    Letter – RCAF letter to parents re recollection of P/O (WAG) Herbert Brown of Alberta, the only crew member who was able to bail out of the aircraft. Final investigation showed that a collision of Halifaxes resulted in this loss. More information and photos about crash are available on the following website: http://www.rcaf434squadron.com/crash-sites-memorials/crash-sites-failed-to-return/12642860
  • Group Photo– Group photo of the 104 crew flying Halifax NR-118 “WL-U” in 434 Squadron

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    Group Photo
    Group Photo – Group photo of the 104 crew flying Halifax NR-118 “WL-U” in 434 Squadron
  • Memorial– This is the memorial set up by local people from Couvin Belgium in honour of the lost crew.

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    Memorial
    Memorial – This is the memorial set up by local people from Couvin Belgium in honour of the lost crew.
  • Memorial– Part of the memorial to the crew.

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    Memorial
    Memorial – Part of the memorial to the crew.
  • Memorial– This is the board created to commemorate the opening of the memorial to the crew. The memorial to the RCAF crew was erected by Hector Maurage, in Couvin, BE, and dedicated on 8 May 2003. Picture 2994 is the placard, with picture of the ceremony, he had everyone sign on 8 May 2003. Believe members of the crew families were there.

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    Memorial
    Memorial – This is the board created to commemorate the opening of the memorial to the crew. The memorial to the RCAF crew was erected by Hector Maurage, in Couvin, BE, and dedicated on 8 May 2003. Picture 2994 is the placard, with picture of the ceremony, he had everyone sign on 8 May 2003. Believe members of the crew families were there.
  • Memorial– Flight Lieutenant James Murray Parrott is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Lieutenant James Murray Parrott is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flight Lieutenant James Murray Parrott is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Lieutenant James Murray Parrott is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Photo of JAMES MURRAY PARROTT– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of JAMES MURRAY PARROTT
    Photo of JAMES MURRAY PARROTT – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Letter of recommendation– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Letter of recommendation
    Letter of recommendation – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Letter of recommendation– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Letter of recommendation
    Letter of recommendation – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star July 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star July 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star July 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star July 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star January 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star January 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star January 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star January 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star January 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star January 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Source: Globe and Mail January 26, 1945

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    Newspaper Clipping
    Newspaper Clipping – Source: Globe and Mail January 26, 1945

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