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In memory of:

Squadron Leader James Leslie Braiden

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Military service

Service number: 216208
Age: 34
Rank: Squadron Leader
Force: Air Force
Unit/Regiment: Air Transport Command Headquarters
Birth: February 21, 1932 Morse, Saskatchewan
Enlistment: April 25, 1953
Death: April 23, 1966 Hope Slide, Hope, British Columbia

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Grave reference: Lot 6, Block B, Plot 2
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Son of William and Winnifred Braiden. Husband of Ilona M.

Father of Barbara L., Valerie J, Donald J., Carol A. and Grant W. Braiden.

Brother of Eva Mary Park.

A memorial service was held at Hope Slide, viewing platform on the 50th anniversary of the crash of Albatross rescue aircraft commemorating five members of the Canadian Forces who lost their lives when the plane crashed into the side of the mountain, just east of Hope, about 140 km from Vancouver, British Columbia. Captain (retired) Robert Reid the only survivor of the crash attended the ceremony.

SWIFT CURRENT (MEMORY GARDEN) Saskatchewan, Canada

For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

 

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