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Clayton Edward Root

In memory of:

Flight Sergeant Clayton Edward Root

March 22, 1945

Military Service

Service Number:

R/261128

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

431 Sqdn.

Additional Information

Enlistment:

June 21, 1943
Winnipeg, Ontario

Son of Robert and Clara Root of West Lorne, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 559 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:

16. H. 8.

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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  • 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– Flight Sergeant Clayton Edward Root is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Clayton Edward Root is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant Clayton Edward Root is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Clayton Edward Root is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Photo of CLAYTON EDWARD ROOT– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of CLAYTON EDWARD ROOT – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of CLAYTON EDWARD ROOT– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of CLAYTON EDWARD ROOT – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Grave marker– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From a World War 2 issue of the St. Catharines Standard c.1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From a World War 2 issue of the St. Catharines Standard c.1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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