Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Robert Wilfred Ernest Townsend
In memory of:
Flight Sergeant Robert Wilfred Ernest Townsend
July 29, 1944
Military Service
R/98669
21
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force 162 (R.A.F.) Squadron Sqdn
Additional Information
son of Robert and Mabelle Townsend of Tisdale,Saskatchewan, Canada.
Commemorated on Page 464 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
LERWICK NEW CEMETERY
Zetland (Shetland), United Kingdom
Terrace 7B. Grave 19.
From Sumburgh Airport, take the A 970 to Lerwick (approx 35 miles). Enter Lerwick and follow the signs for Old Port. At the top of the hill that leads down into the Old Port, turn sharp right into Knab Road. The cemetery is situated at the junction of Knab Road and Gressey Loan.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Group photo – Crew Mates of Robert Townsend. Submitted for the project: Operation Picture Me
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