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Walter Russell

In memory of:

Flying Officer Walter Russell

January 22, 1945

Military Service


Service Number:

J/27639

Age:

22

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

358 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

Additional Information


Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Russell, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 561 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY
Myanmar

Grave Reference:

Coll. grave 16A. E. 10-17.

Location:

TAUKKYAN WAR CEMETERY is outside Yangon (formerly Rangoon, Burma), near the airport and immediately adjoining the village of Taukkyan. It is on PY1 road (formerly Prome Road), about 35 kilometres north of the city from which it is easily accessible.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Memorial Cross– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Reverse side of Memorial Cross– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Photo of Walter Russell– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Walter Russell
  • Photo of Walter Russell– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Walter Russell– Walter Russell in RCAF Uniform

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