Son of Harry Alexander Hornell and Emily Crook Hornell. Husband of Genevieve Madge Hornell, of Drayton, Ontario.
He received his 'wings' on 25 September 1941. Flight-Lieutenant Hornell was the first member of the Royal Canadian Air Force to earn the Victoria Cross during the Second World War.
LERWICK NEW CEMETERY Zetland (Shetland), United Kingdom
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.
Pour plus d’informations, visitez la Commission des sépultures de guerre du Commonwealth (site disponible en anglais seulement).
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