looking for Jordan Station, Ontario relatives of F/O John Moody Baldwin RCAF

[Ad van Zantvoort]

For my WW2 research I am looking for contacts with the relatives of F/O John Moody Baldwin. He is the son of John Ansley Baldwin and Margaret Baldwin, of Jordan Station,Ontario, Canada. John Baldwin was the Bombaimer of a 97 Sqdn Lancaster Bomber JB671 shotdown over Weebosch(The Netherlands) on the 25th March 1944. The entire crew was killed in this tragic accident. I am already in touch with the relatives of P/O William Coates who was the pilot of this Lancaster. I know the rules about get in touch with still living families but I hope if some one can help me to track down his relatives they can contact me through PM.

Regards and Thank you so much,
Adrian

[myluck!]

The family is listed on the 1921 Canadian Census at Ingersoll, Ontario
They were of Irish origin and Presbyterian - there was a sister named - sending PM

[Ad van Zantvoort]

Many Thanks "Myluck" for your kind help to track down John Baldwin's relatives which is much appreciated!! Regards,
Adrian

[myluck!]

Adrian
If you have access to ancestry John's Army file is online

It is an extensive file stating his education and work experience prior to joining, his training and more information; sad references to the finding of his, and his colleagues' remains and poignant pieces that "he played the guitar"!

There isn't much additional information to help in the file to locate close living relatives
Main information to help search
Family lived at 838 Concession Street, Hamilton, Ont. throughout the 1940s
His only sibling, a sister, Gertrude Irene (ka Irene) was aged 29 and still unmarried in 1944
His father John Ansley BALDWIN was born in Victoria Harbour, Ont.
His mother Margaret MOODY was born in Sundridge, Ont.

Best of luck with your project of remembrance

[Ad van Zantvoort]

Adrian
If you have access to ancestry John's Army file is online

It is an extensive file stating his education and work experience prior to joining, his training and more information; sad references to the finding of his, and his colleagues' remains and poignant pieces that "he played the guitar"!

There isn't much additional information to help in the file to locate close living relatives
Main information to help search
Family lived at 838 Concession Street, Hamilton, Ont. throughout the 1940s
His only sibling, a sister, Gertrude Irene (ka Irene) was aged 29 and still unmarried in 1944
His father John Ansley BALDWIN was born in Victoria Harbour, Ont.
His mother Margaret MOODY was born in Sundridge, Ont.

Best of luck with your project of remembrance

Hi Myluck, Thank you so much for the information. I haven't access to Ancestry yet but I will as i am very curious to know what info about John Baldwin they have.

Thanks again,
Adrian

[dbree]

Hi,

Library and Archives Canada says that Service Files WW2 for Canadian deaths are available
to the general public (not just Canadians) through Ancestry for free as long as you are registered with them.

Just tested that with a New Zealand friend of mine, (thanks mate ) and yes it does work.

Cheers,
DB

[Ad van Zantvoort]

Hi,

Library and Archives Canada says that Service Files WW2 for Canadian deaths are available
to the general public (not just Canadians) through Ancestry for free as long as you are registered with them.

Just tested that with a New Zealand friend of mine, (thanks mate ) and yes it does work.

Cheers,
DB

Hi DB,
Indeed it's for free but a trial for 3 weeks!!. After this you must pay for Ancestry!!

Regards,
Adrian

[Ad van Zantvoort]

Hi,

Library and Archives Canada says that Service Files WW2 for Canadian deaths are available
to the general public (not just Canadians) through Ancestry for free as long as you are registered with them.

Just tested that with a New Zealand friend of mine, (thanks mate ) and yes it does work.

Cheers,
DB

Hi DB, Yes Ancestry is for free but for a three weeks trial. After this you have to pay!!  But cheaper as to visit the archives.

Cheers,
Adrian

[polarbear]

Can't help with your query but wanted to mention....

Your local public library may subscribe to Ancestry Library Edition which should give you access to these records.

PB