I am researching a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force named John Anthony Foch Heffernan for a school project. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta on November 22, 1918. Any information would be a huge help.
Hi, His full service file is here http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/second-world-war/second-world-war-dead-1939-1947/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=15442& NB He is an airman not a soldier - if you change your topic title to reflect his correct branch of service I'm sure you will attract help from RCAF experts.
Declan, the following info re the loss of your man comes from the publication - RAF Bomber Command Losses by W R. Chorley. I would appreciate it if you acknowledge the source in your research. Thank you, Peter. 2-3 January 1944 619 Squadron Lancaster III Serial No. JB123 Aircraft code PG-D Operation - Berlin The aircraft took off from RAF Woodhall Spa and crashed at Wense, 4 km north north west of Wendeburg. (no further details re the aircraft's loss) Crew. P/O. J A F. Heffernan RCAF + Sgt. K W. Cheshire + F/O. L C. Keeling + F/O. A B. Bearcroft + F/O. W C J. Lord + F/S. K M. Macdonald RAAF + W/O. E S I. Evans DFM + You will be able to obtain the crew loss details from the following site http://www.cwgc.org/
