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Son of Herbert Harry and Elizabeth Grey Butcher, of Brantford, Ontario, Canada; husband of Betty Eilene Butcher, of Brantford.
Digital gallery of Pilot Officer John William Butcher
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Enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in June 1942, and upon graduation at Crumlin he was granted his commission. Immediately following this he went overseas in September 1943. Killed while on operation December 26, 1943.
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Album of Honour for Brant County World War 11 1939 - 1945<P> Published in 1946 by The Brantford Kinsmen Club and submitted with their permission by Operation Picture Me
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Album of Honour for Brant County World War 11 1939 - 1945<P> Published in 1946 by The Brantford Kinsmen Club and submitted with their permission by Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 142 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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CHESTER (BLACON) CEMETERY Cheshire, United Kingdom
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