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Russell Reginald Bouskill

In memory of:

Flight Lieutenant Russell Reginald Bouskill

October 2, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

J/10254

Age:

28

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

401 Sqdn.

Honours and Awards:

Distinguished Flying Cross

Additional Information

Son of Reginald P. and Alice Bouskill, of Toronto, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 255 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

GROESBEEK CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
Netherlands

Grave Reference:

XV. E. 5.

Location:

Groesbeek is located 10 km south east of the town of Nijmegen and close to the German frontier. The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery is 3 km north of the village and 1500 metres east of the main road to Nijmegen. On leaving the A73 motorway at the junction Overasselt Mook Groesbeek follow directions to Mook. Follow direction signs towards Mook War cemetery. After passing Mook War cemetery continue to the village of Groesbeek to a set of traffic lights. Turn left at the lights onto Dorpstraat passing through Groesbeek. The road name then changes to Molenweg. A Commonwealth War Graves Commission direction sign indicates the right hand turning from Molenweg onto the Zeven Heuvelenweg. The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery is located on the right hand side, about 1 km after entering this road. On the Memorial in the Canadian War Cemetery at Groesbeek are inscribed the following words:
Pro amicis mortui amicis vivimus, We live in the hearts of friends for whom we died.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of Russell Bouskill– with his Spitfire

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    Photo of Russell Bouskill – with his Spitfire
  • Group Photo– Russell (on the right) on his way to shipping overseas. North Hatley is a pretty little town in Quebec

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    Group Photo – Russell (on the right) on his way to shipping overseas. North Hatley is a pretty little town in Quebec
  • Group Photo– Russell's sister Marjorie and husband. The family were visiting his grave (1950s) with the Willems family who look after his grave. The girl beside Marjorie still visits today.

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    Group Photo – Russell's sister Marjorie and husband. The family were visiting his grave (1950s) with the Willems family who look after his grave. The girl beside Marjorie still visits today.
  • Newspaper Clipping– Russell's Spitfire engine found and placed in the Keent Museum

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    Newspaper Clipping – Russell's Spitfire engine found and placed in the Keent Museum
  • Photo of RUSSELL REGINALD BOUSKILL– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of RUSSELL REGINALD BOUSKILL – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of RUSSELL REGINALD BOUSKILL– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of RUSSELL REGINALD BOUSKILL – 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
  • 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
  • Document– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Document – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Group Photo– Russell is 2nd from left

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    Group Photo – Russell is 2nd from left
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star June 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star June 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star August 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star August 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star September 1944. Submitted for the Project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star September 1944. Submitted for the Project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star October 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star October 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From theToronto Star December 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From theToronto Star December 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star December 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star December 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram October 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram October 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram November 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture. Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram November 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture. Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram December 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram December 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Russell Bouskill– Russell Bouskill Shot down in Holland WW2

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    Photo of Russell Bouskill – Russell Bouskill Shot down in Holland WW2
  • Grave marker– I travelled to Holland in 2005, and went to visit my great uncle's grave. I was very moved as it was the 60 year anniversary for VE day. There was a note from a young child from Oshawa Ontario which read: "Dear Canadaian soldier, I am writing you to thank you for risking your life so that we could be free. You risked your life for us, and the others you don't know. I will always be thankful. Sincerely, Carolina, Gr.3 student, Oshawa, On

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker – I travelled to Holland in 2005, and went to visit my great uncle's grave. I was very moved as it was the 60 year anniversary for VE day. There was a note from a young child from Oshawa Ontario which read: "Dear Canadaian soldier, I am writing you to thank you for risking your life so that we could be free. You risked your life for us, and the others you don't know. I will always be thankful. Sincerely, Carolina, Gr.3 student, Oshawa, On

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