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HENDERSON, Gordon Neville (66663)

Birth

  • Born on January 04, 1939 in Brookfield, Colchester Co., NS

Death

  • Died on May 26, 1982 in Peggy's Cove, Halifax Co., NS
  • Buried in Brookfield Westside Cemetery in Brookfield, Colchester Co., NS

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Notes

  • Occupation: RCAF Pilot Colonel Deputy Commander of the Maritime Air Group
  • Honors: On 4 June 1984, Colonel HENDERSON was posthumously awarded the "Trans-Canada Trophy", called the McKee Trophy (awarded by the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute for outstanding achievement in the field of air operations), by Canada's Defence Minister, the honourable Jean-Jacques Blais. The award was accepted by Col. Henderson's widow, Helene.
  • Military Service: Canadian Centennial Medal and Canadian Forces Decoration (CD)
  • Death: Canadair T-33 (T-Bird) jet aircraft crashed near Peggy's Cove.

Sources

  • Colchester Cemeteries: Brookfield Westside Cemetery Brookfield ,NS

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