Service Number: R/184192
Royal Canadian Air Force
#1, Air Observer School, Malton, Ontario
He signed his Attestation Papers on Sept. 7, 1942 at North Bay, Ontario. He worked at the International Nichol Co. as an electricians helper prior to enlisting.
Son of Daniel and Lena Forestell, of Coniston, Ontario.
Two of this brothers Daniel Arthur Forestell and Robert Samuel Forestell were also casualties of WWII. Another brother served in RCAF and survived the war.
Their mother was the National Silver Cross Mother in 1958.
Circumstances of his death:
Returning from a training session his Anson aircraft #6626 crashed 300 yards NW of airport at Gravenhurst with him, a student pilot and four other students on board. Thomas and the pilot were badly injured and taken to the hospital in Orillia. Thomas died the following day from his injuries.
Thomas is commemorated on page 306 of the Second World War of Remembrance. There is also a Tribute to him on the Roll Call of Honour website.
Service Number: R/184192
Royal Canadian Air Force
#1, Air Observer School, Malton, Ontario
He signed his Attestation Papers on Sept. 7, 1942 at North Bay, Ontario. He worked at the International Nichol Co. as an electricians helper prior to enlisting.
Son of Daniel and Lena Forestell, of Coniston, Ontario.
Two of this brothers Daniel Arthur Forestell and Robert Samuel Forestell were also casualties of WWII. Another brother served in RCAF and survived the war.
Their mother was the National Silver Cross Mother in 1958.
Circumstances of his death:
Returning from a training session his Anson aircraft #6626 crashed 300 yards NW of airport at Gravenhurst with him, a student pilot and four other students on board. Thomas and the pilot were badly injured and taken to the hospital in Orillia. Thomas died the following day from his injuries.
Thomas is commemorated on page 306 of the Second World War of Remembrance. There is also a Tribute to him on the Roll Call of Honour website.
Family Members
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James Vincent Forestell
1917–1998
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Francis Leo Forestell
1918–2001
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Flying Officer Robert Samuel Forestell
1919–1944
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Warrant Officer Class II Daniel Arthur Forestell
1922–1943
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Michael Edward Forestell
1926–2019
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Joseph Ambrose Forestell
1928–1942
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Bernard Lawrence "Bernie" Forestell
1934–2002
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Sr Mary Patricia Forestell
1936–1969
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