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Son of Reginald and Florence Amy (née Lys) Beaumont, of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Brother of Margaret Amy Schultz.
1939-45 Star, General Service Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, Pilots Flying Badge awarded 5 December 1941. Operational Wings awarded posthumously 9 May 1946.
Digital gallery of Pilot Officer Leys Middleton Beaumont
Image gallery
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From the Vancouver Sun. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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From the Vancouver Sun. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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In memory of the students from the University of British Columbia who went to war and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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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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Pilot Officer Leys Middleton Beaumont is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Pilot Officer Leys Middleton Beaumont is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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From the Vancouver Province December 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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From a World War 2 issue of the Vancouver Province c. 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 57 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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GOSSELIES COMMUNAL CEMETERY Belgium
GOSSELIES COMMUNAL CEMETERY is located 5 km north of Charleroi. Taking the E42 from Mons in the direction of Liege then exit at Gosselies onto the N5 towards Charleroi. 2 Km after this junction lies the third right hand turning towards Brussels. After taking this turning the next right hand turning leads onto the Chaussee de Fleurus, with the cemetery located 50 metres along this road on the left hand side.
Visitors should note that this site is restricted to normal cemetery opening hours.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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