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Archie Ernest Caton

In memory of:

Flight Sergeant Archie Ernest Caton

August 28, 1942
Petit-Doische, Namur, Belgium

Military Service

Service Number:

R/78926

Age:

21

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

419 Sqdn.

Citation(s):

1939-1945 Star, Europe Star, Defense Medal, War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and bar, Operational Wings.

Additional Information

Born:

April 13, 1921
London, Ontario

Enlistment:

January 4, 1941
London, Ontario

Son of Jesse John Caton and Hetty Mary Nelson, of London, Ontario. Husband of Eleanor Mary Jenkins.

He served in Canada and Great Britain. He had 600 days of service, including 232 days overseas.

Commemorated on Page 63 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

GOSSELIES COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

Row 1. Grave 15.

Location:

GOSSELIES COMMUNAL CEMETERY is located 5 km north of Charleroi. Taking the E42 from Mons in the direction of Liege then exit at Gosselies onto the N5 towards Charleroi. 2 Km after this junction lies the third right hand turning towards Brussels. After taking this turning the next right hand turning leads onto the Chaussee de Fleurus, with the cemetery located 50 metres along this road on the left hand side. 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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  • Book of Remembrance– 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

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    Book of Remembrance – 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
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  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant Archie Ernest Caton is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Archie Ernest Caton 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
  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant Archie Ernest Caton is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Archie Ernest Caton is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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