Captain George F Slater

Lieutenant George Frederick Slater undertook parachute course 46 which ran at RAF Ringway from 11 to 24 January 1943. The course consisted of 5 officers and 17 other ranks, the course report notes ‘The course was upset by delays, attachments, a fatality and by the returning to unit of 2 unsuitable officers. Despite this, pupils were cheerful and worked well throughout the course jumping without hesitation following the fatality.’ Lt Slater is listed under Parachute Brigade reinforcements and successfully completed the course.

Captain Slater was killed during a training exercise in the UK on 20 March 1945. He is buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey.