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Edwin Maurice Bowery

In memory of:

Sergeant Edwin Maurice Bowery

November 8, 1942

Military Service


Service Number:

R/99736

Age:

21

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

233 (R.A.F.) Sqdn Sqdn

Additional Information


Son of Albert and Greta Bowery, of London, Ontario, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 59 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

BEN M'SIK EUROPEAN CEMETERY
Marrakech (Morocco)

Grave Reference:

Plot 59A. Row 2. Grave 1.

Location:

This is a very large civilian cemetery. It is approximately 6kms from Casablanca town centre and lies between the main road to Marrakech and the road known as Oulad Zianc. It is best reached by taxi. The Commission plot is located amongst the other nationalities military plots. It is found on the right handside at the far end of the main road coming from the BEN M'SIK EUROPEAN CEMETERY entrance. Grave of HKV Nielsen (Isolated). To reach this grave one walks up the main alley to the circular intersection, turn left there and walk 12 paces. The grave is then found 17 metres from the road and at right angles to the left.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Memorial– 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
  • Photo of EDWIN MAURICE BOWERY– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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