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Horace George Yelland

In memory of:

Pilot Officer Horace George Yelland

December 1, 1939

Military Service


Service Number:

41892

Age:

25

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Air Force

Division:

141 Sqdn.

Additional Information


Born:

January 8, 1914
Nipigon, Ontario

Son of Lewis and Gertrude E. Yelland, of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Commemorated on Page 602 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

LEUCHARS CEMETERY
Argyllshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Sec. S. Grave 15 N.

Location:

Leuchars Cemetery lies to the north of the village of Leuchars, close to the main road to Dundee. From the Dundee direction take the A919 and turn right just before the start of the village, following signs to the cemetery and the golf course. The cemetery and golf course are on the other side of the railway line which is crossed by a narrow bridge. The cemetery is at the end of the road, with parking available adjacent to the golf course.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper clipping– In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Newspaper Clipping– Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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