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Allan Gainford Lillico

In memory of:

Flying Officer Allan Gainford Lillico

March 14, 1944

Military Service


Service Number:

J/29996

Age:

33

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Additional Information


Son of George Walter and Mary Hannah Lillico, of Britannia Bay, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 366 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

OXFORD (BOTLEY) CEMETERY
Berkshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Plot I/2. Grave 174.

Location:

Botley is 2 miles west of the city of Oxford in the civil parish of North Hinksey. Leave the Oxford Western bypass (A34) at the Botley interchange and take the exit signposted Oxford A420. At the traffic lights bear left then immediately right into North Hinksey Lane. The entrance to the cemetery is about 200 yards along on the right hand side.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper Clipping– Boys of Britannia, Ottawa Citizen, Nov 11, 2009
  • Newspaper Clipping– Remembered on the pages of the Ottawa Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of ALLAN GAINFORD LILLICO– Remembered on the pages of the Ottawa Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial– Flying Officer Allan Gainford Lillico is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flying Officer Allan Gainford Lillico 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
  • Photo of Allan Gainford Lillico– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Allan Gainford Lillico– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Attestation paper– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Attestation paper– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Document– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Document– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Document– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Grave Marker
  • Memorial– ALLAN GAINFORD LILLICO is one of  twenty one men from the congregation who gave their lives while serving in World War II, who are commemorated on this plaque at Dominion-Chalmers United Church in Ottawa, Ontario
  • Memorial– In 1949, the Britannia Boating Club Memorial Park Association was formed to honour Club members killed overseas. An acre of land was purchased at Baskin's Beach on the Ottawa River. A cairn and flagpole was erected and a brass plaque honouring fallen members was attached to the plaque. The brass plaque states 'the Britannia Boating Club honours its members who gave their lives in his majesty's service during World War I 1914-1918 and World War II 1939-1945.' Landscaping was added in 1997. The Britannia Boating Club was renamed the Britannia Yacht Club (BYC). The Britannia Yacht Club (2777 Cassels Street Ottawa K2B 6N6) maintains the memorial park and cairn. The memorial park remains a popular camping area for Club members.
  • Inscription– In 1949, the Britannia Boating Club Memorial Park Association was formed to honour Club members killed overseas. An acre of land was purchased at Baskin's Beach on the Ottawa River. A cairn and flagpole was erected and a brass plaque honouring fallen members was attached to the plaque. The brass plaque states 'the Britannia Boating Club honours its members who gave their lives in his majesty's service during World War I 1914-1918 and World War II 1939-1945.' Landscaping was added in 1997. The Britannia Boating Club was renamed the Britannia Yacht Club (BYC). The Britannia Yacht Club (2777 Cassels Street Ottawa K2B 6N6) maintains the memorial park and cairn. The memorial park remains a popular camping area for Club members.
  • Newspaper clipping– Flying Officer Allan Gainford Lillico, one of the 11 members of the Britannia United Church who died in service March 14, 1944 during WW2, was a former scoutmaster of the 10th (Britannia) troop which met at the Britannia United Church. Allan Lillico is listed on the Honour Roll at Britannia United Church. "Boy Scouts" (Ottawa Citizen - Apr 19, 1944)
  • Newspaper clipping– Flying Officer Allan Gainford Lillico is one of 11 members of the Britannia United Church (Ottawa) who died in service March 14, 1944 during WW2. Rev Gordon Dangerfield held a special memorial service for members of the congregation who gave their lives in World War II. The names were added to the Church honour roll. (Ottawa Citizen - Pay Tribute to Fallen at Britannia United April 6 1946)
  • Memorial plaque– Britannia United Church, Ottawa, Ontario Honour Roll
  • Roll of Honour– Roll of Honour, Britannia United Church, Ottawa, Ontario

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