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John Edward Johnson

In memory of:

Lieutenant John Edward Johnson

February 28, 1945

Military Service

Age:

27

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, R.C.I.C.

Additional Information

Son of Harry and Sadie Johnson; husband of Helen Winnifred Johnson, of Shelburne, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 528 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

GROESBEEK CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
Netherlands

Grave Reference:

XXII. A. 7.

Location:

Groesbeek is located 10 km south east of the town of Nijmegen and close to the German frontier. The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery is 3 km north of the village and 1500 metres east of the main road to Nijmegen. On leaving the A73 motorway at the junction Overasselt Mook Groesbeek follow directions to Mook. Follow direction signs towards Mook War cemetery. After passing Mook War cemetery continue to the village of Groesbeek to a set of traffic lights. Turn left at the lights onto Dorpstraat passing through Groesbeek. The road name then changes to Molenweg. A Commonwealth War Graves Commission direction sign indicates the right hand turning from Molenweg onto the Zeven Heuvelenweg. The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery is located on the right hand side, about 1 km after entering this road. On the Memorial in the Canadian War Cemetery at Groesbeek are inscribed the following words:
Pro amicis mortui amicis vivimus, We live in the hearts of friends for whom we died.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of JOHN EDWARD JOHNSON– This picture was taken in Shelburne,, Ontario, Canada between his 2 tours of duty. I believe he was home on leave to see his new baby girl. I also understand that he had just been promoted to Captain.

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    Photo of JOHN EDWARD JOHNSON
    Photo of JOHN EDWARD JOHNSON – This picture was taken in Shelburne,, Ontario, Canada between his 2 tours of duty. I believe he was home on leave to see his new baby girl. I also understand that he had just been promoted to Captain.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Owen Sound Sun Times March 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Owen Sound Sun Times March 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Owen Sound Sun Times March 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Owen Sound Sun Times March 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of John Edward Johnson– The Toronto Star, March 21, 1945, page 8.

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    Photo of John Edward Johnson
    Photo of John Edward Johnson – The Toronto Star, March 21, 1945, page 8.
  • Newspaper Clipping– The Toronto Star, March 21, 1945, page 8.

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    Newspaper Clipping
    Newspaper Clipping – The Toronto Star, March 21, 1945, page 8.

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