Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Wilfred Wotherspoon
In memory of:
Leading Aircraftman John Wilfred Wotherspoon
November 30, 1958
Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba
Military Service
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Air Force
111 Composite Unit, RCAF
1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and War Medal 1939-45.
Additional Information
October 8, 1921
Melville, Saskatchewan
June 5, 1941
Regina, Saskatchewan
Son of John and Annie Mildred (née Wassill) Wotherspoon of Langenbury, Saskatchewan. Husband of Ellen June (née Westman), father of Carol and Robert of Langenbury, Saskatchewan. He was the brother of Alfred Edward, who had also served with the Royal Canadian Air Force and died on March 17, 1945. Leading Craftsman Wotherspoon had previous Second World War Service in Canada and Overseas. He at Regina, Saskatchewan and was honourably discharged November 9, 1945. He re-enlisted December 9, 1948 and served until his death.
Commemorated on Page 90 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
ST. JOSEPH`S CEMETERY
Saskatchewan, Canada
Grave 8, Row 2
Langenburg, Saskatchewan
Digital Collection
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Memorial – Remembering brothers lost … Brothers In Arms Memorial, Zonnebeke, BE … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens … May 2022 -
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Photo of John Wilfred Wotherspoon
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