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James Blain Anderson

In memory of:

Sergeant James Blain Anderson

August 25, 1941

Military Service

Service Number:

R/54021

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

35 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

Additional Information

Commemorated on Page 22 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

CHIEVRES COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

Joint grave 1-2.

Location:

CHIEVRES COMMUNAL CEMETERY is located 15 km north west of Mons on the N525 a road leading from the N56 connecting Mons to Ath. From Mons the N56 Chaussee de Mons leads for 22 Km to the left hand turning onto the N525 Grande Rue. 2 Km along the N525 lies the village of Chievres. The cemetery is located immediately before entering the village on the right hand side of the Grande Rue. Visitors should note that this site is restricted to normal cemetery opening hours.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave Marker

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    Grave Marker
  • 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– Sergeant James Blain Anderson is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Sergeant James Blain Anderson is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Sergeant James Blain Anderson is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Sergeant James Blain Anderson is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • 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
  • 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
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram August 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram August 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Leader Post Regina, Saskatchewan. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Leader Post Regina, Saskatchewan. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Inscription– Inscription to the memory of James Blain Anderson on the family grave marker in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario

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    Inscription – Inscription to the memory of James Blain Anderson on the family grave marker in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario
  • Newspaper Clipping– Source: Globe and Mail September 6, 1941

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    Newspaper Clipping – Source: Globe and Mail September 6, 1941
  • Newspaper Clipping– Source: Globe and Mail September 6, 1941

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    Newspaper Clipping – Source: Globe and Mail September 6, 1941
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Ottawa Citizen. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Ottawa Citizen. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Ottawa Citizen. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Ottawa Citizen. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Memorial Plaque– St Matthew's Anglican Church Ottawa

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    Memorial Plaque – St Matthew's Anglican Church Ottawa
  • Photo of James Anderson– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of James Anderson
    Photo of James Anderson – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Cemetery– Graves of Canadian Airmen at Chievres Communal Cemetery, Belgium

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    Cemetery – Graves of Canadian Airmen at Chievres Communal Cemetery, Belgium
  • Bomber Command Memorial– James Blain Anderson is listed on the Canadian Bomber Command Memorial.

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    Bomber Command Memorial
    Bomber Command Memorial – James Blain Anderson is listed on the Canadian Bomber Command Memorial.
  • Bomber Command Memorial, London– James Blain Anderson is remembered on the Bomber Command Memorial in London, England

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    Bomber Command Memorial, London
    Bomber Command Memorial, London – James Blain Anderson is remembered on the Bomber Command Memorial in London, England
  • Badge– James Blain Anderson was a RCAF/RAF wireless operator air bomber.

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    Badge – James Blain Anderson was a RCAF/RAF wireless operator air bomber.
  • Badge– James Blain Anderson was a RCAF/RAF wireless operator air bomber.

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    Badge – James Blain Anderson was a RCAF/RAF wireless operator air bomber.
  • Badge– James Blain Anderson was a RCAF/RAF wireless operator air bomber.

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    Badge – James Blain Anderson was a RCAF/RAF wireless operator air bomber.
  • Stripes– James Blain Anderson was a RCAF/RAF wireless operator air bomber.

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    Stripes – James Blain Anderson was a RCAF/RAF wireless operator air bomber.
  • Memorial– The Glebe Collegiate Institute WW2 memorial honour roll lists James Blain Anderson

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    Memorial – The Glebe Collegiate Institute WW2 memorial honour roll lists James Blain Anderson
  • Newspaper Clipping– At St Matthew Anglican Church, Ottawa an organ, & honour roll were dedicated to parishioners who served and in particular those who died in service during WW2

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    Newspaper Clipping – At St Matthew Anglican Church, Ottawa an organ, & honour roll were dedicated to parishioners who served and in particular those who died in service during WW2
  • Newspaper Clipping– At Glebe Collegiate, an honour roll was dedicated to alumni who served and in particular those who died in service during WW2

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    Newspaper Clipping – At Glebe Collegiate, an honour roll was dedicated to alumni who served and in particular those who died in service during WW2
  • Memorial– At Glebe Collegiate, an honour roll was dedicated to alumni who served and in particular those who died in service during WW2

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    Memorial – At Glebe Collegiate, an honour roll was dedicated to alumni who served and in particular those who died in service during WW2
  • Temporary Grave Marker– James Blain Anderson's grave in Chievres cemetery, Belgium.

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    Temporary Grave Marker – James Blain Anderson's grave in Chievres cemetery, Belgium.
  • Record of Service

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    Record of Service
    Record of Service
  • Record of Service

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    Record of Service
    Record of Service

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