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Robert Edward Paddison

In memory of:

Flight Sergeant Robert Edward Paddison

October 4, 1943

Military Service

Service Number:

R/148808

Age:

25

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

419 Sqdn.

Additional Information

Born:

April 20, 1918
Sunnydale TWP, Ontario

Enlistment:

January 12, 1942
Toronto, Ontario

Son of James Edward and Margaret Jane Paddison, of Stayner, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 200 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 2. Grave 9.

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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  • Photo of ROBERT EDWARD PADDISON– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of ROBERT EDWARD PADDISON – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Barrie Examiner c.1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Barrie Examiner c.1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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    Newspaper clipping – From the Barrie Examiner c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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    Newspaper clipping – From the Barrie Examiner c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant Robert Edward Paddison is commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Robert Edward Paddison is 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 Robert Edward Paddison is commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Robert Edward Paddison is commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Temporary Grave Marker– F/S Robert Edward Paddison - original grave marker Gosselies Communal Cemetery Belgium

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    Temporary Grave Marker – F/S Robert Edward Paddison - original grave marker Gosselies Communal Cemetery Belgium
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