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His death occurred on 16 September during air action against Rommel's Army in Libya following a period of widespread activities on both the European and African fronts as a Spitfire pilot. He had already been credited with destroying seven enemy aircraft. He joined the RCAF in June 1940, training in Toronto, Prince Albert and Camp Borden, receiving his Wings in December 1940.
1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Distinguished Flying Cross, London Gazette 35731 dated 6 October 1942. 'Posthumously awarded RCAF Operational Wings in recognition of gallant service in action against the enemy, 27 March 1946.
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Digital gallery of
Flight Lieutenant Joseph Jean Paul Sabourin
Digital gallery of
Flight Lieutenant Joseph Jean Paul Sabourin
Digital gallery of
Flight Lieutenant Joseph Jean Paul Sabourin
Digital gallery of
Flight Lieutenant Joseph Jean Paul Sabourin
Digital gallery of
Flight Lieutenant Joseph Jean Paul Sabourin
Digital gallery of
Flight Lieutenant Joseph Jean Paul Sabourin
Digital gallery of
Flight Lieutenant Joseph Jean Paul Sabourin
Digital gallery of
Flight Lieutenant Joseph Jean Paul Sabourin
Digital gallery of
Flight Lieutenant Joseph Jean Paul Sabourin
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Page 112 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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