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Son of Raymond Mason Fern and Vina (nee Gibbs) Fern. Brother of Robert G., David Seldon, James, Edward Elwyn and Cynthia. Husband of Dorothy (nee Temple).
1939 - 1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, France Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp.
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern
In remembrance to F/LT Raymond John Fern, R.C.A.F. killed in action in Lancaster KB834 of 434 squadron March 11/1945 during air operations over Essen Germany. Only surviving crew member F/O Henri Bernard Marceau R.C.A.F. - POW who courageously completed 47 missions through 2 tours of North Africa and Europe. <p>
In Remembrance To The AirCrew Of Lancaster KB834 434 Squadron, <br>
F/O T.D. Copeland, R.C.A.F. <br>
F/O J. Latremouille, R.C.A.F. <br>
F/LT R. Fern, R.C.A.F.<br>
P/O W. Jones, R.A.F. <br>
F/LT A.G. Rowe, R.C.A.F.<br>
F/O G. Scott, R.C.A.F.<br>
F/O H.B. Marceau, R.C.A.F. - POW <br>
Lest We Forget
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern
A row of Grave Markers marking the final resting place of the 6 men killed in action in Lancaster KB834 of 434 squadron on March 11/1945 during air operations over Essen Germany.
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern
The entrance to the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern
Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern is commemorated on Canada's Bomber Command memorial at the Nanton Lancaster Society Air Museum in Nanton, Alberta.
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern
Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern is commemorated on Canada's Bomber Command memorial at the Nanton Lancaster Society Air Museum in Nanton, Alberta.
Digital gallery of
Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern
Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern is commemorated on Canada's Bomber Command memorial at the Nanton Lancaster Society Air Museum in Nanton, Alberta.
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern
Photo submitted on behalf of Harry Jones for the project - Operation Picture Me
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern
The Fern crew L to R:
P/O William Jones (RAF), F/LT Albert George Rowe (background), F/O Thomas D Copeland, F/LT Raymond J Fern, F/O Joe Latremouille and F/O Ben Marceau. (absent - F/O Gibson Scott)<P>
Photo courtesy of the Nanton Lancaster Society Air Museum<P>
Photo submitted for the project Operation Picture Me.
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern
RCAF Identification card
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern
RCAF pass card
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern
Official investigative report.
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern
Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern
Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern
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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In remembrance to F/LT Raymond John Fern, R.C.A.F. killed in action in Lancaster KB834 of 434 squadron March 11/1945 during air operations over Essen Germany. Only surviving crew member F/O Henri Bernard Marceau R.C.A.F. - POW who courageously completed 47 missions through 2 tours of North Africa and Europe. <p> In Remembrance To The AirCrew Of Lancaster KB834 434 Squadron, <br> F/O T.D. Copeland, R.C.A.F. <br> F/O J. Latremouille, R.C.A.F. <br> F/LT R. Fern, R.C.A.F.<br> P/O W. Jones, R.A.F. <br> F/LT A.G. Rowe, R.C.A.F.<br> F/O G. Scott, R.C.A.F.<br> F/O H.B. Marceau, R.C.A.F. - POW <br> Lest We Forget
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A row of Grave Markers marking the final resting place of the 6 men killed in action in Lancaster KB834 of 434 squadron on March 11/1945 during air operations over Essen Germany.
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The entrance to the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern is commemorated on Canada's Bomber Command memorial at the Nanton Lancaster Society Air Museum in Nanton, Alberta.
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern is commemorated on Canada's Bomber Command memorial at the Nanton Lancaster Society Air Museum in Nanton, Alberta.
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern is commemorated on Canada's Bomber Command memorial at the Nanton Lancaster Society Air Museum in Nanton, Alberta.
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Photo submitted on behalf of Harry Jones for the project - Operation Picture Me
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The Fern crew L to R: P/O William Jones (RAF), F/LT Albert George Rowe (background), F/O Thomas D Copeland, F/LT Raymond J Fern, F/O Joe Latremouille and F/O Ben Marceau. (absent - F/O Gibson Scott)<P> Photo courtesy of the Nanton Lancaster Society Air Museum<P> Photo submitted for the project Operation Picture Me.
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RCAF Identification card
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RCAF pass card
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Official investigative report.
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 514 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY Germany
The REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY is located 5 km south west of Kleve. From Kleve the cemetery is located, using the Hoffmannallee from the Town Centre, which becomes the Materbornerallee. This road enters Reichswald Forest and becomes the Grunewaldstrasse. Follow direction Gennep, entering Reichswald Forest the cemetery is situated 500 metres on the left.
Alternatively from the motorway 57, take exit Kleve/Goch, which leads onto the 9 N road in the direction towards Kleve. After 3 km turn left on to the 504 direction Kranenburg. Reichswald cemetery is clearly signposted on the 504 at cross roads Grunewald. REICHSWALD FOREST WAR CEMETERY is situated on the Grunewald Strasse direction Kleve on the right, 3 km from cross roads Grunewald.
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