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Dennis Albert McCabe

In memory of:

Pilot Officer Dennis Albert McCabe

December 29, 1943

Military Service

Service Number:

J/19414

Age:

21

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

408 Sqdn.

Additional Information

Born:

January 12, 1922
Richmond, Quebec

Son of Doctor Albert Wilfred McCabe and Mabel Agnes McCabe, of Richmond, Quebec.

Commemorated on Page 188 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY
Germany

Grave Reference:

Coll. grave 27. C. 1-12.

Location:

The REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY is located 5 km south west of Kleve. From Kleve the cemetery is located, using the Hoffmannallee from the Town Centre, which becomes the Materbornerallee. This road enters Reichswald Forest and becomes the Grunewaldstrasse. Follow direction Gennep, entering Reichswald Forest the cemetery is situated 500 metres on the left. Alternatively from the motorway 57, take exit Kleve/Goch, which leads onto the 9 N road in the direction towards Kleve. After 3 km turn left on to the 504 direction Kranenburg. Reichswald cemetery is clearly signposted on the 504 at cross roads Grunewald. REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY is situated on the Grunewald Strasse direction Kleve on the right, 3 km from cross roads Grunewald.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper Clipping– found this in grandmas scrapbook.

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    Newspaper Clipping – found this in grandmas scrapbook.
  • Biography– In memory of the employees from the Bank Of Montreal who went to war and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Biography – In memory of the employees from the Bank Of Montreal who went to war and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Memorial– Pilot Officer Dennis Albert McCabe is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Pilot Officer Dennis Albert McCabe is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Pilot Officer Dennis Albert McCabe is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Pilot Officer Dennis Albert McCabe 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

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    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 DENNIS ALBERT MCCABE– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of DENNIS ALBERT MCCABE – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Montreal Star. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Montreal Star. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Montreal Star. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Montreal Star. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Dennis McCabe– Went missing after a bombing raid December 29th, 1943. His death on that operation was subsequently confirmed by the International Red Cross which located his Grave in Germany.

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    Photo of Dennis McCabe – Went missing after a bombing raid December 29th, 1943. His death on that operation was subsequently confirmed by the International Red Cross which located his Grave in Germany.
  • Photo of Dennis McCabe– He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941. Upon completion of his training he received his Observer's Wing and Sergeant's stripes. He proceeded overseas in 1942 and was awarded commision to the 408 (Goose) Squadron. He was reported missing when his aircraft failed to return from a mission over enemy territory on December 29, 1943.

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    Photo of Dennis McCabe
    Photo of Dennis McCabe – He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941. Upon completion of his training he received his Observer's Wing and Sergeant's stripes. He proceeded overseas in 1942 and was awarded commision to the 408 (Goose) Squadron. He was reported missing when his aircraft failed to return from a mission over enemy territory on December 29, 1943.

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