Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Walter William Burns
In memory of:
Flight Sergeant Walter William Burns
July 13, 1942
Military Service
R/76101
22
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
38 (R.A.F.) Sqdn
Additional Information
September 11, 1919
Chicago, Illinois
October 21, 1940
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Son of William A. Burns and Mary I. Burns, of Homewood, Illinois.
Commemorated on Page 61 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
HELIOPOLIS WAR CEMETERY
Egypt
2. F. 3.
Heliopolis, a major suburb of Cairo, lies 10 kilometres to the north-east of the main city centre, approximately 6 kilometres from the airport. The HELIOPOLIS WAR CEMETERY is situated opposite El Banat (Girls) College in Nabil el Wakkard Street, and access is from this street.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of Walter William Burns – Walter William "Wally" Burns, RCAF -
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Group Photo – Walter William Burns (c) and RCAF mates -
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Group Photo – Wally William Burns (top center) and RCAF class
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