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Ernest Frederick Alan Rowe

In memory of:

Flight Sergeant Ernest Frederick Alan Rowe

October 18, 1943

Military Service

Service Number:

R/154101

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

101 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

Additional Information

Son of Ernest and Mary Scott Rowe.

Commemorated on Page 209 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HANOVER WAR CEMETERY
Germany

Grave Reference:

Coll. grave 4. D. 11-14.

Location:

Hanover Military Cemetery which adjoins the HANOVER WAR CEMETERY is reached via the A2 E30 motorway from Dortmund to Berlin. At the junction with the B441 turn right onto the B441 and follow signs for Hanover, Ahlem and Seelze. After 7 km turn right onto Seelzestrasse leading towards Harrenburg. After 5 km and having entered Harenburg turn left onto Harenberger Miele. The Hanover Military Cemetery and the HANOVER WAR CEMETERY are located 3 km after leaving Harrenburg in the direction of Hanover.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant Ernest Frederick Alan Rowe is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Ernest Frederick Alan Rowe is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant Ernest Frederick Alan Rowe is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Ernest Frederick Alan Rowe is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Photo of Ernest Frederick Alan Rowe– Fred Rowe on the left. Newpaper clipping found in family files.

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    Photo of Ernest Frederick Alan Rowe – Fred Rowe on the left. Newpaper clipping found in family files.
  • Photo of Ernest Rowe– In September 1943 101 Squadron crews began to fly specially modified Lancasters fitted with top secret AIRBORNE CIGAR or ABC radio jamming equipment. An additional "Special Operator" joined each 101 Squadron crew to monitor this equipment. The only Canadian crew on the first top secret Lancaster DV230 lost over Germany Oct 18,1943.

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    Photo of Ernest Rowe – In September 1943 101 Squadron crews began to fly specially modified Lancasters fitted with top secret AIRBORNE CIGAR or ABC radio jamming equipment. An additional "Special Operator" joined each 101 Squadron crew to monitor this equipment. The only Canadian crew on the first top secret Lancaster DV230 lost over Germany Oct 18,1943.
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    Photo of Ernest Frederick Rowe
  • Photo of Ernest Frederick Rowe

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    Photo of Ernest Frederick Rowe

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