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John Alfred Paterson

In memory of:

Flight Sergeant John Alfred Paterson

March 3, 1943
Orillia, Ontario

Military Service

Service Number:

R/129226

Age:

24

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Additional Information

Born:

September 18, 1918

Son of Malcolm M. Paterson and Annie Paterson. Brother of Gilbert Paterson, of Markham, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 201 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

MARKHAM (ST. ANDREW'S) CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada

Grave Reference:

Lot 60. S.W.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of JOHN ALFRED PATERSON– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star December 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star December 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram March 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram March 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Grave marker– Flight Sgt. Paterson rests peacefully neath the bushes of St. Andrew's Cemetery. We thank him for his service.

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker – Flight Sgt. Paterson rests peacefully neath the bushes of St. Andrew's Cemetery. We thank him for his service.

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