P/O C.V. Soderstrom, Crew 88 - extensive research, images
P/O Clarence Soderstrom crew 88 (20 missions)
Clarence was the oldest of six children, he enjoyed camping and fishing on the lakes in southern Manitoba. The summer prior to enlistment he was a Forest Ranger at Fort Francis, Ontario.
Six children and thier mother
L to R
Rose, Curt, Agnes (mother), Clarence
Lorn, Joan and Tim
Winnipeg, 1943
On 17th June 1944 returning from a raid on Sterkrade Germany his aircraft was shot down, he was the only crew member not to survive the crash.
Photo courtesy Clint L'Heureux via Alan Soderstrom