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Hinrik Guttormson

In memory of:

Pilot Officer Hinrik Guttormson

March 5, 1945

Military Service

Service Number:

J/395367

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

431 Sqdn.

Additional Information

Commemorated on Page 521 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 2. J. 8-10.

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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  • Photo of HINRIK GUTTORMSON– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of HINRIK GUTTORMSON – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial– Pilot Officer Hinrik Guttormson is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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

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    Memorial – Pilot Officer Hinrik Guttormson 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
  • Grave marker– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Grave marker – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of HINRIK GUTTORMSON– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of HINRIK GUTTORMSON – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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    Photo of HINRIK GUTTORMSON – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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    Photo of HINRIK GUTTORMSON – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Pilot Officer Hinrik Guttormson– Hinrik was a Manitoba farm boy of Icelandic descent who qualified as an air gunner in squadron 431. He met all his challenges and performed at the highest level. before being shot down by Major Hubert Rauh, flying Ju 88-g. Hinrik's Lancaster crashed at Oberweidbach, north of Frankfurt killing al on Board. See Lost In War, the Brave Life and Mysterious Death of a Canadian Airman, by J T Watt

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    Photo of Pilot Officer Hinrik Guttormson
    Photo of Pilot Officer Hinrik Guttormson – Hinrik was a Manitoba farm boy of Icelandic descent who qualified as an air gunner in squadron 431. He met all his challenges and performed at the highest level. before being shot down by Major Hubert Rauh, flying Ju 88-g. Hinrik's Lancaster crashed at Oberweidbach, north of Frankfurt killing al on Board. See Lost In War, the Brave Life and Mysterious Death of a Canadian Airman, by J T Watt

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