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George Edwin Matikka

In memory of:

Leading Aircraftman George Edwin Matikka

April 26, 1945

Military Service


Service Number:

R/263505

Age:

20

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Additional Information


Son of Vaino and Veino Sylvia Matikka, of Finland, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 540 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

CHESTER (BLACON) CEMETERY
Cheshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Sec. A. Grave 54.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Id Card– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of GEORGE EDWIN MATIKKA– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial Plaque– LAC Matikka's Birks Memorial Plaque

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