Pilot Officer John Edward Maple

Born: 1914
Pupil: 1925
Parents: Arthur Charles and Winifred Maple
Address: Hollywood, Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham by-sea
Married to Vera Maple
School Details: "Our Record" No 98 Form V 13/32 Exams 11/32
"Third XI Cricket Criticism" "A small player who is handicapped by his size. He generally plays a good game, but is inclined to be flustered in front of goal."
"Our Record" No 99 form V 5/29
2nd XI - "A good player, but is handicapped by his size. His indomitable spirit keeps the whole side light-hearted".
Military Details: 35 Squadron flew Halifax bombers from Lincoln on Ouse, Yorks. 1940-42 Pathfinders. The two bombing for July 25th/26th were Duisburg and Hamburg.
Memorial: Jenkerbos War Cemetery
Gelderland
Netherlands
Joint Grave 18 E 7

Buried with Pilot Officer John Francis Day (R.C.A.F)
Wireless Operator/ Air Gunner

 

Link to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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