Henry Birkland [SEP] date of death
Henry Birkland
Henry Birkland (16 August 1917 – 31 March 1944), was a Canadian Spitfire pilot who was taken prisoner during the Second World War. He took part in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944, but was one of the men re-captured and subsequently murdered by the "Gestapo".
Early life.
Birkland was born in Caldwell, Manitoba, Canada and educated in Calgary. He worked as a packer for the Burns Co. in 1937–38, as a truck driver
Birkland
Birkland is a surname of English origin. The name refers to:
- Henry Birkland (1917–1944), was a Canadian Spitfire pilot taken prisoner during World War II. He took part in the 'Great Escape' but was re-captured and murdered by the "Gestapo".
- Stephen Birkland, a member of the Universal House of Justice, the supreme governing body of Bahá’í Faith.
- Thomas A. Birkland (b.1961) is a political scientist specializing in the study of public policy.