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James Matthew Maxon

In memory of:

Sergeant James Matthew Maxon

September 18, 1941

Military Service

Service Number:

R/54040

Age:

33

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

405 Sqdn.

Additional Information

Son of Bishop James M. Maxon and Blanche Maxon, of Galesburg, Illinois, U.S.A.; husband of Dorothy M. Maxon, of Chicago, Illinois.

Commemorated on Page 37 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BARMBY-ON-THE-MOOR (ST. CATHERINE) CHURCHYARD
Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Row G. Grave 6.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Sergeant James Matthew Maxon is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Sergeant James Matthew Maxon is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Sergeant James Matthew Maxon is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Sergeant James Matthew Maxon is also 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
  • Photo of JAMES MATTHEW MAXON– Sgt. Air Gunner J.M. Maxon - 26 June 1941 - 405 Squadron RCAF UK

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    Photo of JAMES MATTHEW MAXON – Sgt. Air Gunner J.M. Maxon - 26 June 1941 - 405 Squadron RCAF UK
  • Group Photo– 26 June 1941 Group Photo, (405 Squadron) Wellington Bomber Crew - Three Canadians and one American who are now carrying the fight to Hitler as members of an operational squadron somewhere in England. L to R: Sgt. J.M. Maxon of 2791 Central Ave., Memphis, Tenn.; Pilot Officer L.P. Frizzle of Berwick Nova Scotia; Pilot Officer J. McCormack of 1849 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.; Pilot Officer Ken Mackey of North Augusta, Ont

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    Group Photo – 26 June 1941 Group Photo, (405 Squadron) Wellington Bomber Crew - Three Canadians and one American who are now carrying the fight to Hitler as members of an operational squadron somewhere in England. L to R: Sgt. J.M. Maxon of 2791 Central Ave., Memphis, Tenn.; Pilot Officer L.P. Frizzle of Berwick Nova Scotia; Pilot Officer J. McCormack of 1849 Dufferin St., Toronto, Ont.; Pilot Officer Ken Mackey of North Augusta, Ont
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star September 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star September 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Press Clipping– Source: Globe and Mail September 20, 1941

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    Press Clipping
    Press Clipping – Source: Globe and Mail September 20, 1941
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