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Richard John Lee

In memory of:

Pilot Officer Richard John Lee

May 5, 1943

Military Service

Service Number:

J/17759

Age:

22

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

156 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

Additional Information

Son of Stanley and Lillian Lee, of London, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 181 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:

3. A. 9.

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– 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
  • Photo of RICHARD JOHN LEE– Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of RICHARD JOHN LEE – Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • 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
  • Memorial– Pilot Officer Richard John Lee is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Pilot Officer Richard John Lee is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Pilot Officer Richard John Lee is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Pilot Officer Richard John Lee is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Photo of RICHARD JOHN LEE– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of RICHARD JOHN LEE – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star March 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star March 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star March 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star March 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Richard John Lee– Richard, know as "Jack" or "Jackie," was born in London, Ontario on April 30th, 1921. His Father Stanley, an Engineer in WW1, was awarded the MM with Bar. Jack attended Chesley Ave Elementary School and Sir Adam Beck Collegiate in London. His brother Frank also served in the RAF with the 90 squadron.

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    Photo of Richard John Lee
    Photo of Richard John Lee – Richard, know as "Jack" or "Jackie," was born in London, Ontario on April 30th, 1921. His Father Stanley, an Engineer in WW1, was awarded the MM with Bar. Jack attended Chesley Ave Elementary School and Sir Adam Beck Collegiate in London. His brother Frank also served in the RAF with the 90 squadron.
  • Memorial booklet– This page is from the course 34 Souvenir booklet. It was #4 Air Observers School under commanding Officer Sqd. Ldr. R. Foley. Each attendant has a picture and a short bio.

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    Memorial booklet
    Memorial booklet – This page is from the course 34 Souvenir booklet. It was #4 Air Observers School under commanding Officer Sqd. Ldr. R. Foley. Each attendant has a picture and a short bio.
  • Letter from T.S. Rivett– Letter from T.S. Rivett - CARNAC; Wing Commander, Commanding, No. 156 Squadron RAF, informing my Grandfather that my Uncle was missing in action.

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    Letter from T.S. Rivett
    Letter from T.S. Rivett – Letter from T.S. Rivett - CARNAC; Wing Commander, Commanding, No. 156 Squadron RAF, informing my Grandfather that my Uncle was missing in action.
  • Photo of Richard Lee– In memory of the people of London, Ontario who served during World War II and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of Richard Lee
    Photo of Richard Lee – In memory of the people of London, Ontario who served during World War II and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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