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William Stuart Sewall

In memory of:

Flying Officer William Stuart Sewall

October 22, 1943
Wilhelmshausen, Germany

Military Service

Service Number:

J/20411

Age:

26

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

434 Sqdn.

Citation(s):

1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Posthumously awarded RCAF Operational Wings in recognition of gallant service in action against the enemy, the 24 September 1946.

Additional Information

Born:

August 15, 1917
Medicine Hat, Alberta

Enlistment:

January 9, 1942
Edmonton, Alberta

Son of Clifford Horace Sewall and the late Alice Bertha (nee McKenzie) of Brooks, Alberta. Brother of Albert, Patricia, Dora and Betty Lou.

Commemorated on Page 212 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HANOVER WAR CEMETERY
Germany

Grave Reference:

Coll. grave 2. B. 14-16.

Location:

Hanover Military Cemetery which adjoins the HANOVER WAR CEMETERY is reached via the A2 E30 motorway from Dortmund to Berlin. At the junction with the B441 turn right onto the B441 and follow signs for Hanover, Ahlem and Seelze. After 7 km turn right onto Seelzestrasse leading towards Harrenburg. After 5 km and having entered Harenburg turn left onto Harenberger Miele. The Hanover Military Cemetery and the HANOVER WAR CEMETERY are located 3 km after leaving Harrenburg in the direction of Hanover.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of WILLIAM STUART SEWALL– From the research work done by Margaret Rose Gaunt and submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of WILLIAM STUART SEWALL – From the research work done by Margaret Rose Gaunt and submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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    Biography – From the research work done by Margaret Rose Gaunt and submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial– Flying Officer William Stuart Sewall is commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flying Officer William Stuart Sewall is commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– 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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    Memorial – Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flying Officer William Stuart Sewall is commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flying Officer William Stuart Sewall is commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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