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Arthur Harrison

In memory of:

Pilot Officer Arthur Harrison

September 27, 1943

Military Service

Service Number:

J/18007

Age:

19

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

103 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

Honours and Awards:

Distinguished Flying Medal

Additional Information

Son of Richard and Jane Ann Harrison, of Cornwall, Ontario, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 168 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HANOVER WAR CEMETERY
Germany

Grave Reference:

Coll. grave 8. C. 14-15.

Location:

Hanover Military Cemetery which adjoins the HANOVER WAR CEMETERY is reached via the A2 E30 motorway from Dortmund to Berlin. At the junction with the B441 turn right onto the B441 and follow signs for Hanover, Ahlem and Seelze. After 7 km turn right onto Seelzestrasse leading towards Harrenburg. After 5 km and having entered Harenburg turn left onto Harenberger Miele. The Hanover Military Cemetery and the HANOVER WAR CEMETERY are located 3 km after leaving Harrenburg in the direction of Hanover.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper Clipping– Remembered on the pages of the Ottawa Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Remembered on the pages of the Ottawa Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Remembered on the pages of the Ottawa Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Remembered on the pages of the Ottawa Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial– Pilot Officer Arthur Harrison is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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

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    Memorial – Pilot Officer Arthur Harrison 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 Arthur Harrison– As a Flight Sergeant in January 1943

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    Photo of Arthur Harrison – As a Flight Sergeant in January 1943
  • Photo of Arthur Harrison– As an AC2 in July 1941

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    Photo of Arthur Harrison – As an AC2 in July 1941
  • Temporary Grave Marker– Temporary grave of the crew of 103 Sqn Lancaster DV221

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    Temporary Grave Marker – Temporary grave of the crew of 103 Sqn Lancaster DV221
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star June 1942, Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star June 1942, Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star June 1942, Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star June 1942, Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star February 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me.

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star February 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Cornwall (Ontario) Daily Standard Freehold newspaper c.1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Cornwall (Ontario) Daily Standard Freehold newspaper c.1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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