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Frederick John Taylor

In memory of:

Flight Sergeant Frederick John Taylor

August 28, 1942

Military Service

Service Number:

J/15649

Age:

20

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

35 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

Citation(s):

Posthumously awarded RCAF Operational Wings in recognition of gallant service in action against the enemy, 30 May 1946.

Additional Information

Born:

September 12, 1921
Montreal, Quebec

Enlistment:

November 19, 1940
Montreal, Quebec

Son of Edward and Martha Annie Louise (nee Brocklehurst) Taylor, of Montreal, Quebec.

Commemorated on Page 118 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

MONTCORNET MILITARY CEMETERY
Aisne, France

Grave Reference:

Row M. Coll. grave 3-6.

Location:

Montcornet is a small town in the Department of Aisne. It lies in a densely wooded and hilly area 22 miles north-east of Laon, at the junction of the N.377 road to Laon with the N.366 road to Vervins. The MONTCORNET MILITARY CEMETERY is adjacent to the Communal Cemetery on the southern outskirts of the town. It is on high ground above the road to the village of Lislet and is approached by a flight of stone steps.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Montreal Star. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Montreal Star. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Montreal Star. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Montreal Star. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Montreal Star. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Montreal Star. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Group Photo– From left to right: Pilot Officer Frederick John Taylor, Wing Commander(unknown), Flying Officer Albert Cook.

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    Group Photo – From left to right: Pilot Officer Frederick John Taylor, Wing Commander(unknown), Flying Officer Albert Cook.
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  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant Frederick John Taylor is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Frederick John Taylor is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant Frederick John Taylor is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Frederick John Taylor 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

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