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Gordon Arthur Kidder

In memory of:

Flight Lieutenant Gordon Arthur Kidder

March 29, 1944
Zagan, Poland

Military Service

Service Number:

J/10177

Age:

29

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

156 (R.A.F.) Sqdn.

Citation(s):

1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp, War Medal 1939-45, Mentioned in despatches, award effective 8 June 1944 as per London Gazette of that date.

Honours and Awards:

Mentioned in Despatches

Additional Information

Born:

December 9, 1914
St. Catharines, Ontario

Enlistment:

January 8, 1941
Toronto, Ontario

Son of Arthur Garfield and Ethel May (nee Smith) Kidder. Brother of Alvin Harry and Alice Viola Marie.

He was one of six Canadian airmen shot after being recaptured during an escape from Stalag Luft 3.

Commemorated on Page 352 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

POZNAN OLD GARRISON CEMETERY
Poland

Grave Reference:

8. D. 5.

Location:

Poznan (or Posen), which is the capital of the Province of the same name, is a cathedral city on the River Wanta. The POZNAN OLD GARRISON CEMETERY is on the northern side of the town.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Flight Lieutenant Gordon Arthur Kidder is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Lieutenant Gordon Arthur Kidder is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flight Lieutenant Gordon Arthur Kidder is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Lieutenant Gordon Arthur Kidder is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Photo of Gordon Arthur Kidder– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of Gordon Arthur Kidder – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star January 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star January 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star November 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star November 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Biography– Entry from Torontonensis, University of Toronto's yearbook for 1937, lists Kidder's activities and interests. Kidder graduated from University College.

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    Biography – Entry from Torontonensis, University of Toronto's yearbook for 1937, lists Kidder's activities and interests. Kidder graduated from University College.
  • Group Photo– Group photo showing Kidder while he was an undergrad, serving as Business Manager for his college's French Society. From Torontonensis yearbook, 1937.

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    Group Photo – Group photo showing Kidder while he was an undergrad, serving as Business Manager for his college's French Society. From Torontonensis yearbook, 1937.
  • Group Photo– Group photo shows Kidder with fellow members of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. Kidder is seated in front row. From Torontonensis yearbook, 1937.

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    Group Photo – Group photo shows Kidder with fellow members of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. Kidder is seated in front row. From Torontonensis yearbook, 1937.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star May 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star May 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star May 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star May 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star May 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star May 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram May 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram May 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Hamilton Spectator c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Hamilton Spectator c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From a World War 2 issue of the St Catharines Standard c.1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From a World War 2 issue of the St Catharines Standard c.1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Group Photo– Gordon Kidder (tallest) Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Group Photo – Gordon Kidder (tallest) Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Christmas Card– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Christmas Card – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Post Card– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Post Card – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Memorial– Memorial Garden - The plaque under the cross reads "Erected by the Prisoners of War of the allied air forces in honoured memory of their comrades who died at Stalag Luft 3 during the war AD 1939-1945 Per Ardua ad Astra" ... Stalag Luft III, Zagan, Poland … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Memorial Garden - The plaque under the cross reads "Erected by the Prisoners of War of the allied air forces in honoured memory of their comrades who died at Stalag Luft 3 during the war AD 1939-1945 Per Ardua ad Astra" ... Stalag Luft III, Zagan, Poland … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Near the exit of Tunnel Harry - Stalag Luft III, Zagan, Poland … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Near the exit of Tunnel Harry - Stalag Luft III, Zagan, Poland … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Entrance to Harry - Stalag Luft III, Zagan, Poland … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Entrance to Harry - Stalag Luft III, Zagan, Poland … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– The Canadians - Stalag Luft III, Zagan, Poland … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – The Canadians - Stalag Luft III, Zagan, Poland … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Memorial - Stalag Luft III, Zagan, Poland … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Memorial - Stalag Luft III, Zagan, Poland … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Memorial Stone - Stalag Luft III, Zagan, Poland … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Memorial Stone - Stalag Luft III, Zagan, Poland … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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