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John Edwin Lawrence Downton

In memory of:

Flight Sergeant John Edwin Lawrence Downton

June 25, 1942

Military Service

Service Number:

R/85450

Age:

26

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Additional Information

Son of William T. Downton and Elsie M. Downton, of Wilcox, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 70 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BRANDESBURTON (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD
Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

R.A.F. Sec. Grave 19.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Regina Leader Post. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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    Newspaper clipping – From the Regina Leader Post. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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  • Grave Marker– Photo taken on May 17, 2008 at Brandesburton Village Church.

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    Grave Marker – Photo taken on May 17, 2008 at Brandesburton Village Church.

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