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From: "Howard Stutt" <>
Subject: Re: [WW1] Death of John Mitchell CRAM
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 15:48:15 -0400
References: <20010807005804.38289.qmail@web14605.mail.yahoo.com>


iAN

I have looked at 'Canadian WW1 Aviators" compiled in 1942-1944 by F H
Hutchens for the RCAF, Overseas, Historical Section. There is not mention
of Cram. This would suggest that he was not Aircrew or that he was in
training. since his military record does not indicate why he died I would
suggest that you consult the archival copies of the Ottawa papers of that
time. These archives are held by the Natinal Library in Ottawa. You wrrite
to the the same building that you wrote to when you asked for his record
from the National Archives. There is probably some mention of this in their
obituary section.

Good luck. If I can help, please write

Howard Stutt

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian White" <>
To: <>
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 8:58 PM
Subject: [WW1] Death of John Mitchell CRAM


> Hello Friends, I am seeking information on the death
> on August 26, 1918 of John Mitchell CRAM. On the
> Commonwealth War Graves Commission site he is listed
> as being a Second Lieutenant in the 43rd Wing of the
> RAF. I believe that he was enlisted as a member of
> the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force but seconded
> to the RAF. He is buried, with no cross or
> grave-marker, in the Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa,
> Ontario, Canada. This cemetery is very close to the
> small Rockcliffe Air Base which, I am told, was used
> for training in the Great War. His service records in
> the National Archives of Canada make no reference to
> his death or what his role was in the 43rd. Wing.
>
> I would be very appreciative if anyone could give me
> more information about his service and his death. He
> is an ancestor of my wife and the family is very keen
> to learn how and why he died.
>
> Many thanks, Ian White in Canada.
>
>
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