John James Haines
He was educated at Ilkeston Secondary School and University College, Nottingham. He then taught in Stapleford for 12 years.
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He was the son of James and Elizabeth Mary Haines. John James Haines and Elsie Stenson were married in 1936. They were to have two children - Anthony (1938) and Gillian (1943). Elsie Haines later lived at Bramcote, Nottinghamshire.
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John James Haines joined nthe RAF in 1940 and was commissioned in 1943. He was a member of the control room staff of a Scottish operational aerodrome.
He drowned in an off duty canoeing accident. Some reports locate the mishap in a Scottish lake. However, Tony Haines, a nephew of John James Haines, insists his uncle lost his life in the Atlantic near Prestwick.
Two brothers of John James Haines were also lost during World War Two:
George was killed 7/8/1941 serving with the RAF.
Victor was killed on 'D' Day 6/6/1944 serving with the Glider Pilot Regiment.
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