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Son of Francis Drake and Mary Britainia Depew. Nephew of Mr. L. B. Unwin, of Pointe Claire, Quebec.
Brother of Pilot Officer Francis Neil Depew, who died while serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Commemorated on the White River Memorial.
Digital gallery of Flight Lieutenant Douglas George Depew
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In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 289 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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HANOVER WAR CEMETERY Germany
Hanover Military Cemetery which adjoins the HANOVER WAR CEMETERY is reached via the A2 E30 motorway from Dortmund to Berlin. At the junction with the B441 turn right onto the B441 and follow signs for Hanover, Ahlem and Seelze. After 7 km turn right onto Seelzestrasse leading towards Harrenburg. After 5 km and having entered Harenburg turn left onto Harenberger Miele. The Hanover Military Cemetery and the HANOVER WAR CEMETERY are located 3 km after leaving Harrenburg in the direction of Hanover.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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