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Dennis Haig Kurtz

In memory of:

Sergeant Observer/Air Bomber Dennis Haig Kurtz

August 1, 1942

Military Service

Service Number:

R/75874

Age:

23

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Additional Information

Born:

October 20, 1918
Burlington, Ontario

Enlistment:

November 19, 1940
Hamilton, Ontario

Son of John and Mary Kurtz of Burlington, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 87 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

EINDHOVEN (WOENSEL) GENERAL CEMETERY
Netherlands

Grave Reference:

Plot JJ. Joint grave 91-92.

Location:

Eindhoven is located 31 Km south east of s'Hertogenbosch and 14 Km south west of Helmond. The EINDHOVEN (WOENSEL) GENERAL CEMETERY is in the suburb of Woensel in the northern part of the town. Approaching from Helmond A270 follow signs for Eindhoven. At the third set of traffic lights after Helmond turn right onto the road connecting Eindhoven to Valkenswaard. Approximately 1.5 Km along this road appears signposts indicating the route to Woensel War Cemetery.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Sergeant Observer/Air Bomber Dennis Haig Kurtz is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Sergeant Observer/Air Bomber Dennis Haig Kurtz is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Sergeant Observer/Air Bomber Dennis Haig Kurtz is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Sergeant Observer/Air Bomber Dennis Haig Kurtz 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
  • Photo of DENNIS HAIG KURTZ– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of DENNIS HAIG KURTZ – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Grave marker– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Grave marker – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Birth Certificate– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Birth Certificate – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Letter of recommendation– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Letter of recommendation – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Evaluation– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Evaluation – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Document– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Document – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Document– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Document – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of DENNIS HAIG KURTZ– Dennis H. Kurtz shortly before deployment.

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    Photo of DENNIS HAIG KURTZ – Dennis H. Kurtz shortly before deployment.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star April 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star April 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star April 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star April 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Hamilton Spectator c. 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Hamilton Spectator c. 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Hamilton Spectator c. 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Hamilton Spectator c. 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Hamilton Spectator c.1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Hamilton Spectator c.1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Dennis Haig Kurtz– Dennis and Pat Kurtz

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    Photo of Dennis Haig Kurtz – Dennis and Pat Kurtz
  • Photo of Dennis Haig Kurtz– Dennis Haig Kurtz. Born October 20, 1918. Died at age 24.

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    Photo of Dennis Haig Kurtz – Dennis Haig Kurtz. Born October 20, 1918. Died at age 24.
  • Newspaper Clipping– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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