Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Henry Skelly
In memory of:
Flight Lieutenant John Henry Skelly
June 23, 1945
Military Service
J/24501
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
409 Sqdn.
Additional Information
Commemorated on Page 564 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
ENSCHEDE EASTERN GENERAL CEMETERY
Netherlands
Grave 188.
Enschede is a large town in the Province of Overijessel, in the north-eastern part of the Netherlands, close to the German border. The cemetery is in Noord Esmarkerrondweg opposite Lipperkerkstraaton on the eastern side of the town. It is located 2.5 kilometres from the centre and 550 metres north of the road to Gronau, in Germany. The British Plot is in the north-western part of the cemetery.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Photo of John Henry Skelly – John Henry Skelly as an airman and flying officer. Died in an flying accident when his Mosquito aircraft stalled soon after takoff.
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