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George Walter Kusiar

In memory of:

Wing Commander George Walter Kusiar

April 29, 1960
Lake Michigan, Wisconsin

Military Service

Service Number:

J15595

Age:

43

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Air Defence Command Headquarters

Citation(s):

Distinguished Flying Cross,Distinguished Flying Cross - No.108 Squadron - Award effective 30 August 1942 as per London Gazette dated 18 September 1942 "This officer has displayed great skill and coolness in the face of heavy opposition. His accuracy of bombing has produced some very fine results whilst his navigation has always been of the highest standard. In many instances in very bad weather his skill has enabled him to locate the target." Canadian Forces Decoration, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp

Additional Information

Born:

April 10, 1917
Toronto, Ontario

Enlistment:

June 6, 1940
Toronto, Ontario

Son of George and Clemoise (nee Allen) Kusiar of New Toronto, Ontario. Husband of Gladys Eva (nee Landale) Kusiar and father of Sharon, Janice and Susan Kusiar of St. Catharines, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 148 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:

TORONTO (PARK LAWN) CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada

Grave Reference:

No. 7989

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