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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Leo Gerard Shields

In memory of:

Leading Aircraftman Leo Gerard Shields

October 7, 1943

Military Service


Service Number:

R/189689

Age:

29

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

No 6 Bombing & Gunnery School (RCAF)

Additional Information


Born:

January 11, 1914
Québec, Quebec

Enlistment:

September 8, 1942
Montréal, Quebec

Son of Joseph Stevens and Margaret Ellen (nee Burke) Shields, of Quebec City; Husband of Geraldine (nee Coward) Shields of Montreal and father of Peter Lee Shields.

Commemorated on Page 213 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

QUEBEC CITY (ST. PATRICK'S) R.C. CEMETERY
Quebec, Canada

Grave Reference:

Range A. Sec. 3. Lot 19.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of Leo Gerard Shields– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Grave marker– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Grave marker– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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