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Byron Frederick Norman Rawson

In memory of:

Wing Commander Byron Frederick Norman Rawson

December 23, 1945
Hamilton, Ontario

Military Service

Service Number:

J/10982

Age:

23

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Citation(s):

1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star with France and Germany & Clasp, Defence Medal, War Medal, and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal

Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar

London Gazette on 15th October 1943.

"Flight Lieutenant Rawson has taken part in operations against the enemy on some of the most heavily defended targets in Germany. As acting Flight Commander and captain of aircraft, he has at all times set a fine example of courage, enthusiasm and devotion to duty."

Additional Information

Born:

December 3, 1922
Ontario

Enlistment:

May 26, 1941

Son of Norman and May Maude Rawson.

Commemorated on Page 616 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HAMILTON (WOODLAND) CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada

Grave Reference:

Sec. 23. West half. Lot 25. Grave 1.

Location:

Hamilton Woodland Cemetery borders the Hamilton Harbour. From downtown Hamilton, follow York Boulevard past Hamilton Cemetery, across the bridge, and turn right at Plains Road. Exit Plains Road at Spring Gardens Road. Follow Spring Gardens and the cemetery will be on your left.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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