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Son of William George Hilliard Chisnell and Elizabeth Smith, from St-Vital, Manitoba. William was a flight lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Air Force and served in England during the Second World War.
His brother, Sergeant Robert Hilliard Chisnell, service No. R-186823, of the Royal Canadian Air Force, died in training on August 17, 1943, when his bomber crashed near Wymeswold, Leicestershire, England.
Norman served in Canada, Britain and France. He died from injuries sustained on August 14, 1944, near Caen in Normandy. He had 949 days of service, 759 of which were overseas.
1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Bar.
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 272 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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