About Don Collinge
Lived 1909 – 1944 (aged 34). Don Collinge was a Canadian fencer.
Frank Donald Collinge (14 October 1909 – 7 June 1944) was a Canadian fencer. He competed in five events at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was killed in action during the Second World War.
Personal life Collinge served as a flying officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Serving as a navigator, he was part of the crew of Stirling III LK594. The aircraft lost control and crashed near RAF Saltby during a night training mission on 7 June 1944, killing all on board. Collinge is buried at Harrogate (Stonefall) Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery.
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Who was Don Collinge?
Canadian fencer (1909–1944)
When was Don Collinge born?
Don Collinge was born on 14 October 1909 in Toronto.
When did Don Collinge die?
Don Collinge died on 7 June 1944 in England.
What was Don Collinge's occupation?
Don Collinge was a fencer.
What nationality was Don Collinge?
Don Collinge was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Collinge. https://biography.guide/don-collinge/
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