The Luftwaffe recovered the remains of six of the crew that perished in the crash and brought them to Markendorf
He was treated for tonsilitis on September 10
with buttonhole ribbon enclosed
Army Air Forces Pilot Collar Badge (sterling silver
Knight’s breast badge with swords
A Second War Rcaf No. 9 Air Observer School Case 1944 Hold The Luftwaffe recovered the remainsA Second War RCAF No. 9 Air Observer School Case 1944 St. Johns, Quebec Cigarette Case Sterling silver, weighing 138 grams, marked "925" and "STERLING" and maker marked "R&R" on the inside cover lip, stamped "15" on both inside cover lips, silver plane affixed to the front cover and engraved "No 9 AIR OBSERVER SCHOOL, ST. JOHNS" below, inside front cover engraved "PRESENTED TO AIR NAVIGATOR J. E. CRUISE, WINNER OF THE "SKYWAYS" TROPHY, SEPTEMBER