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While serving with the 405th RCAF Squadron, his bomber was shot down on August 24, 1943 off Sweden. He was detained in Sweden and he returned to Great Britain on March 31, 1944. He continued his career with the 408th squadron until his death.
He served in Canada, Great Britain, Sweden. He had 968 days of service, including 552 overseas.
1939-1945 Star, Europe Star with clasp, France-Germany Star, Defense Medal, General Service Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp, operational wings.
Digital gallery of Pilot Officer Lorne Francis Cassidy
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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 -
Memorial
Pilot Officer Lorne Francis Cassidy is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
Memorial
Pilot Officer Lorne Francis Cassidy is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
Newspaper clipping
From the Regina Leader Post August 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Regina Leader Post August 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Lorne Francis Cassidy
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Lorne Francis Cassidy
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Lorne Francis Cassidy
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Lorne Francis Cassidy
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Lorne Francis Cassidy
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 269 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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