Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Byron Frederick Norman Rawson
In memory of:
Wing Commander Byron Frederick Norman Rawson
December 23, 1945
Hamilton, Ontario
Military Service
J/10982
23
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star with France and Germany & Clasp, Defence Medal, War Medal, and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal
Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar
London Gazette on 15th October 1943.
"Flight Lieutenant Rawson has taken part in operations against the enemy on some of the most heavily defended targets in Germany. As acting Flight Commander and captain of aircraft, he has at all times set a fine example of courage, enthusiasm and devotion to duty."
Additional Information
December 3, 1922
Ontario
May 26, 1941
Son of Norman and May Maude Rawson.
Commemorated on Page 616 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
HAMILTON (WOODLAND) CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada
Sec. 23. West half. Lot 25. Grave 1.
Hamilton Woodland Cemetery borders the Hamilton Harbour. From downtown Hamilton, follow York Boulevard past Hamilton Cemetery, across the bridge, and turn right at Plains Road. Exit Plains Road at Spring Gardens Road. Follow Spring Gardens and the cemetery will be on your left.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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