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Wing Commander George Walter Kusiar

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Military service

Service number: J15595
Age: 43
Rank: Wing Commander
Force: Air Force
Unit/Regiment: Air Defence Command Headquarters
Birth: April 10, 1917 Toronto, Ontario
Enlistment: June 6, 1940 Toronto, Ontario
Death: April 29, 1960 Lake Michigan, Wisconsin

Burial/memorial information

TORONTO (PARK LAWN) CEMETERY
Grave reference: No. 7989
Additional information

Son of George and Clemoise (nee Allen) Kusiar of New Toronto, Ontario. Husband of Gladys Eva (nee Landale) Kusiar and father of Sharon, Janice and Susan Kusiar of St. Catharines, Ontario.

Additional citations

Distinguished Flying Cross,Distinguished Flying Cross - No.108 Squadron - Award effective 30 August 1942 as per London Gazette dated 18 September 1942 "This officer has displayed great skill and coolness in the face of heavy opposition. His accuracy of bombing has produced some very fine results whilst his navigation has always been of the highest standard. In many instances in very bad weather his skill has enabled him to locate the target." Canadian Forces Decoration, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp

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Service in Canada (1867 – present)

TORONTO (PARK LAWN) CEMETERY Ontario, Canada

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