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F/Sgt. James Richard Cote
RCAF 424 Sqd.
from:Lampman, SK
(d.2nd Oct 1943)
Richie Cote enlisted with his cousins Leonard Cote (my father) and Hubert (Jim) Cote in October, 1941 in Regina, SK. He failed to return on operations with his entire crew on October 2nd, 1943. Their Wellington was lost in the Mediterranean and his name is inscribed on the Malta Memorial. Little else is currently known about this brave man's service.