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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Lawrence Elmer Yates

In memory of:

Leading Aircraftman Lawrence Elmer Yates

April 15, 1942

Military Service

Service Number:

R/111619

Age:

20

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Additional Information

Son of Malhon and Damy Yates, of Athens, Ontario.

Commemorated on the Athens Cenotaph.

Commemorated on Page 126 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BROCKVILLE (OAKLAND) CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada

Grave Reference:

Lot 30. Sec. 14.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of Lawrence Elmer Yates– This picture was taken at his parents home near Athens, Ontario before leaving for his post in Ottawa.

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    Photo of Lawrence Elmer Yates – This picture was taken at his parents home near Athens, Ontario before leaving for his post in Ottawa.
  • Newspaper Clipping– Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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