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George Edward Nickerson

In memory of:

Wing Commander George Edward Nickerson

November 10, 1953
Shawville, Quebec

Military Service


Service Number:

19755

Age:

36

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

445 All Weather (Fighter) Squadron

Citation(s):

Distinguished Flying Cross awarded 13 April 1945, London Gazette # 37030, 1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, Operational Wings, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Forces Decoration,

Additional Information


Born:

October 2, 1917
Kenora, Ontario

Enlistment:

October 20, 1939
Mountainview, British Columbia

Son of George and Mable (nee Myles) Nickerson of Kenora, Ontario. Husband of Ellen (nee Jackson) Nickerson and father of John M., Patricia E. and Barbara J. Nickerson of New Westminster, British Columbia. Brother of Hugh A., John A., Hazel F. Nickerson, Mary I. Stewart and Mabel J. Forstrom.

Commemorated on Page 41 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

VANCOUVER (MOUNTAIN VIEW) CEMETERY
British Columbia, Canada

Grave Reference:

Field of Honour, Block 21, Plot 31, Row 2

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