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George Johnstone Laird

In memory of:

Squadron Leader George Johnstone Laird

March 31, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

J/4896

Age:

29

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

427 Sqdn.

Honours and Awards:

Distinguished Flying Cross

Additional Information

Son of George J. and Isabella M. Laird, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; husband of Elma Laird.

Commemorated on Page 357 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HOTTON WAR CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

XII. B. 3.

Location:

HOTTON WAR CEMETERY is located 58 km south east of Namur. From Namur the N4 leads onto the town of Marche-en-Famenne. From Marche-en-Famenne, the N86 leads towards Hotton. On reaching Hotton, the cemetery is located 500 metres on the N86 towards Menil.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper clipping– In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • GEORGE JOHNSTONE LAIRD– From the research work done by Margaret Rose Gaunt and submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    GEORGE JOHNSTONE LAIRD – From the research work done by Margaret Rose Gaunt and submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • GEORGE JOHNSTONE LAIRD– From the research work done by Margaret Rose Gaunt and submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    GEORGE JOHNSTONE LAIRD – From the research work done by Margaret Rose Gaunt and submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • GEORGE JOHNSTONE LAIRD– From the research work done by Margaret Rose Gaunt and submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    GEORGE JOHNSTONE LAIRD – From the research work done by Margaret Rose Gaunt and submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of GEORGE JOHNSTONE LAIRD– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of GEORGE JOHNSTONE LAIRD – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial– Squadron Leader George Johnstone Laird is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Squadron Leader George Johnstone Laird is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Squadron Leader George Johnstone Laird is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Squadron Leader George Johnstone Laird 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
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star April 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star April 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 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 April 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram April 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Toronto Star Pages of the Past (online) 1944 April 18 edition

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    Newspaper clipping – Toronto Star Pages of the Past (online) 1944 April 18 edition

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