Remembering Bud Wilson
Heroes Remember
Transcript
Description
Mr. Goettler expresses his feelings for his late friend Bud Wilson, who died in the war. Respecting Bud, Mr. Goettler explains, is what Remembrance Day is about for him.
George Angus Goettler
George Angus Goettler was born in Palmerston, Ontario on October 23rd in 1923. Mr. Goettler’s father had a grocery store where he, his two brothers and his sister worked. He had a second sister who died at a young age. Mr. Goettler served as a wireless operator, radar operator and tail gunner with the 160 Squadron. After completing their tour, Mr. Goettler’s crew was put on a rest tour where they tested aircrafts. After the war, Mr. Goettler returned to the grocery business, running his own store in Palmerston, Ontario.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- 1:26
- Person Interviewed:
- George Angus Goettler
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Second World War
- Location/Theatre:
- Southeast Asia
- Battle/Campaign:
- Burma
- Branch:
- Air Force
- Units/Ship:
- 160 Squadron
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Occupation:
- Wireless Operator, Radar Operator, Tail Gunner
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