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Robert Henry Galipeau

In memory of:

Flight Sergeant Robert Henry Galipeau

September 14, 1942
The North Sea

Military Service

Service Number:

R/110413

Age:

22

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Additional Information

Son of Joseph H. and Ella M. Galipeau, of Coleraine, Minnesota, United States of America. Air Gunner Flight Sergeant Robert H. Galipeau was found drifted ashore near Lakolk on the island of Rømø, Denmark on 16 October and was laid to rest in Kirkeby cemetery on 20 October 1942. Dr.Hülzer from Sylt officiated at the graveside ceremony.

Commemorated on Page 75 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

KIRKEBY CEMETERY (Island of Romo)
Denmark

Grave Reference:

Grave 277A.

Location:

The island of Romo is situated off the west coast of Jutland, just north of the German frontier. It is connected by a causeway with the mainland. The nearest railway station is Steaerbaek. Kirkeby is on the east side of the island near its southern end. Follow the main road over the causeway to the traffic lights, turn left at the lights into Havnebyvet and the church is about 2 kilometres along here on the right.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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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

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

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