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John Charles Adams

In memory of:

Flying Officer John Charles Adams

January 5, 1945

Military Service

Service Number:

J/36193

Age:

23

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

550 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

Additional Information

Son of Dr. Fred Adams and Essie Adams, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 490 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:

2. F. 13.

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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  • 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 John Charles Adams is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flying Officer John Charles Adams is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flying Officer John Charles Adams is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flying Officer John Charles Adams is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Photo of JOHN CHARLES ADAMS– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of JOHN CHARLES ADAMS – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Photo of JOHN CHARLES ADAMS– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of JOHN CHARLES ADAMS – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Monument– Flying Officer John Charles Adams' name is included on his family monument at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto, Ontario. His mother was Essie Watson.

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    Monument – Flying Officer John Charles Adams' name is included on his family monument at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto, Ontario. His mother was Essie Watson.
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