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Flight Lieutenant Birkland, was honoured on September 7, 2002 with a lake being named after him. He was one of six Canadian airmen shot after being recaptured during an escape from Stalag Luft 3.
A colour guard from 4 Wing Canadian Forces Cold Lake formed part of the honour guard. Family survivors and government officials also attended.
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 250 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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POZNAN OLD GARRISON CEMETERY Poland
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