Wilbert George, son of Ethel May Parr and William James Webb, was born 25
August 1913 in Calgary, Alberta.
Wilbert's sister had this to say about her brother;
"He was the family favourite, as well as very popular with his friends - being tall,
handsome, and quiet, and efficient. Of course I could be a little prejudiced, as I grew up
with him as my idol - but he was popular. He was good in sports; playing hockey and
baseball with local teams. ... He finished high school in the midst of the Depression, so
worked with Dad and other contractors for a few years, and then enlisted in the (Canadian)
Air Force. We didn't know his wife very well as he married her just shortly before going
overseas. After his death she moved to the States, and later remarried. ... Through the
years she wrote to mother, and always sent her flowers on the anniversary of his
death."
Alma Kent married Wilbert on ___ December 1941 at __________________
(church?) at _______________ (location).
Wilbert attained the rank of Flight Sergeant when he was killed 10 August 1942.
His plane was shot up, and he was able jump clear of the plane. Sadly,
his parachute didn't open. He was
buried in Gemainde Cemetery in Weirden, Overyssel, Holland.
For additional information, click on the following link
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=collections/virtualmem/Detail&casualty=2820744
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