Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Ernest Vern McWilliams
In memory of:
Leading Aircraftman Ernest Vern McWilliams
November 10, 1948
Watson Lake, Yukon Territories
Military Service
26624
27
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
Winter Experimental Establishment
War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Additional Information
January 3, 1921
Holdfast, Saskatchewan
August 28, 1941
Regina, Saskatchewan
Son of Ernest Bernard and Beulah Vera McWilliams, Holdfast, Saskatchewan. Husband of Elsie Elizabeth (née Gerock) McWilliams and father of Arlene Gail of Edmonton, Alberta. Brother of Clayton Edgerson, Archie Gordon, Isabelle Lorraine, Rose Elaine and Doris Janet. Served in the RCAF (Special Reserve) from 28 Aug 1941 to 4 July 1945. Reenlisted with the RCAF Regular Force and served from 4 December 1946 until his death.
Commemorated on Page 4 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
REGINA CEMETERY
Saskatchewan, Canada
Lt 18, Block A, Soldiers Plot 7
Digital Collection
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Details
Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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