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Son of Stanley and Lillian Lee, of London, Ontario.
Digital gallery of Pilot Officer Richard John Lee
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Richard John Lee
Richard, know as "Jack" or "Jackie," was born in London, Ontario on April 30th, 1921. His Father Stanley, an Engineer in WW1, was awarded the MM with Bar. Jack attended Chesley Ave Elementary School and Sir Adam Beck Collegiate in London. His brother Frank also served in the RAF with the 90 squadron.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Richard John Lee
This page is from the course 34 Souvenir booklet. It was #4 Air Observers School under commanding Officer Sqd. Ldr. R. Foley. Each attendant has a picture and a short bio.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Richard John Lee
Letter from T.S. Rivett - CARNAC; Wing Commander, Commanding, No. 156 Squadron RAF, informing my Grandfather that my Uncle was missing in action.
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Richard John Lee
Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Richard John Lee
Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Richard John Lee
Pilot Officer Richard John Lee is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Richard John Lee
Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Richard John Lee
Pilot Officer Richard John Lee is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Richard John Lee
Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Richard John Lee
From the Toronto Star March 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Richard John Lee
From the Toronto Star March 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Richard, know as "Jack" or "Jackie," was born in London, Ontario on April 30th, 1921. His Father Stanley, an Engineer in WW1, was awarded the MM with Bar. Jack attended Chesley Ave Elementary School and Sir Adam Beck Collegiate in London. His brother Frank also served in the RAF with the 90 squadron.
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This page is from the course 34 Souvenir booklet. It was #4 Air Observers School under commanding Officer Sqd. Ldr. R. Foley. Each attendant has a picture and a short bio.
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Letter from T.S. Rivett - CARNAC; Wing Commander, Commanding, No. 156 Squadron RAF, informing my Grandfather that my Uncle was missing in action.
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In memory of the people of London, Ontario who served during World War II and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Pilot Officer Richard John Lee is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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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 Richard John Lee is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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From the Toronto Star March 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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From the Toronto Star March 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
In the Books of Remembrance
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Page 181 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY Germany
The REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY is located 5 km south west of Kleve. From Kleve the cemetery is located, using the Hoffmannallee from the Town Centre, which becomes the Materbornerallee. This road enters Reichswald Forest and becomes the Grunewaldstrasse. Follow direction Gennep, entering Reichswald Forest the cemetery is situated 500 metres on the left.
Alternatively from the motorway 57, take exit Kleve/Goch, which leads onto the 9 N road in the direction towards Kleve. After 3 km turn left on to the 504 direction Kranenburg. Reichswald cemetery is clearly signposted on the 504 at cross roads Grunewald. REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY is situated on the Grunewald Strasse direction Kleve on the right, 3 km from cross roads Grunewald.
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