F/O Keith W. Magrath, crew 100 (32 missions; June - Oct 1944)

Keith Wayne Magrath was born February 17, 1922 in Chatham Ontario. The family of 2 girls and 6 boys grew up and were educated in the city of Windsor.  Four of the boys, Keith, Douglas, Murray and Ron subsequently entered the military and saw action in WW 2. Flying Officer Douglas Magrath of the 431 Squadron was killed on a mission in February of 1944. Keith served as a Flying Officer with 434 Squadron; J25836 was his regimental number.

F.O. K.W. Magrath married Violet Read Dec. 4th, 1944 while on leave

They had 2 children, Sandra and Sharon.  Keith took up employment with Ford Motor Company and became heavily involved with the Boy Scouts of Canada as a Scout Master having been an Eagle Scout in his childhood. He also continued his work in the United Church of Canada. When Keith died April 10th 2000, it was too sudden and such a loss for his many friends and family.