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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

James Edward Werstine

In memory of:

Leading Aircraftman James Edward Werstine

August 16, 1945

Military Service


Service Number:

R/168061

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Additional Information


Commemorated on Page 575 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

2. E. 6.

Location:

Celle is located 40 km north east of Hannover and 106 km south of Hamburg. The CELLE WAR CEMETERY is situated on the northern outskirts of Celle on the route No 3 in the direction of Soltau. From Hannover follow signs for Celle. Approximately 45 km from the centre of Celle take the B3 in the direction of Hamburg. On reaching the town the road name becomes the Harburgurstrasse, turn left from this road ontoo the I. M. Rolande. The cemetery is located on the left hand side of the road, 200 metres from the junction with the B3.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Document– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of JAMES EDWARD WERSTINE– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Kitchener Public Library collection of World War Two Soldier Information Cards. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Kitchener Public Library collection of World War Two Soldier Information Cards. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Entrance
  • Cemetery
  • Grave Marker

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