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Carl William Kruger

In memory of:

Flying Officer Carl William Kruger

March 31, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

J/22096

Age:

27

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

12 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

Citation(s):

The Memorial Cross, Air Crew Europe, Defense Medal, 1935-1945 Star, War Medal 1935-1945

Additional Information

Husband of Violet Kruger and father of Robert Charles Kruger, of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Commemorated on Page 355 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:

15. K. 6.

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– In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. 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– Flying Officer Carl William Kruger is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flying Officer Carl William Kruger is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flying Officer Carl William Kruger is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flying Officer Carl William Kruger is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Photo of Carl William Kruger– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of Carl William Kruger – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Service Book– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Service Book
    Service Book – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Document– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Document – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Notification of Death– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Notification of Death
    Notification of Death – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Attestation paper– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Attestation paper
    Attestation paper – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Carl W. Kruger– Carl W Kruger from a set of military pictures taken in 1943

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    Photo of Carl W. Kruger
    Photo of Carl W. Kruger – Carl W Kruger from a set of military pictures taken in 1943
  • Photo of Carl and Violet Kruger– Carl and his wife Violet, taken in Brandon, Manitoba in 1941.

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    Photo of Carl and Violet Kruger
    Photo of Carl and Violet Kruger – Carl and his wife Violet, taken in Brandon, Manitoba in 1941.

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