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George William Gerring

In memory of:

Pilot Officer George William Gerring

June 24, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

J90925

Age:

24

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

59 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

Citation(s):

1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, General Service Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. His mother was posthumously awarded his Operational Wings on 8 October 1946.

Additional Information

Born:

August 29, 1919
Whitehead, Manitoba

Enlistment:

September 27, 1941
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Son of David and Martha Gerring, of Brandon, Manitoba. He was single and employed as an auto parts clerk. He was the brother of Thomas Alfred, Mrs. Riesberry and Mrs. Fish. He enjoyed skating, shooting and mechanics.

Commemorated on Page 314 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

TAMLAGHT FINLAGAN CHURCH OF IRELAND CHURCHYARD
County Londonderry, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Plot W. Grave 3.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper clipping– George W Gerring is on the right (not the left as shown) in the newspaper article. The other soldier is L E Temple. 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
    Newspaper clipping – George W Gerring is on the right (not the left as shown) in the newspaper article. The other soldier is L E Temple. In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Grave marker– Photo taken in May 2018 of the grave yard in Ballykelly Northern Ireland.

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker – Photo taken in May 2018 of the grave yard in Ballykelly Northern Ireland.
  • Photo of GEORGE WILLIAM GERRING– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of GEORGE WILLIAM GERRING
    Photo of GEORGE WILLIAM GERRING – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Grave Marker– Grave marker of George William Gerring. Photo dated 15th June 2007

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Grave marker of George William Gerring. Photo dated 15th June 2007

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