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Distinguished Flying Cross, "Wireless Operator of outstanding ability, Pilot Officer Nixon has taken part in numerous night bombing attacks many of them being against the most heavily defenced enemy targets in Germany and the occupied countries. At all times, he has displayed most praiseworthy enthusiasm, devotion to duty and determination to achieve his objectives."
1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Digital gallery of Pilot Officer Robert William Nixon
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Memorial
Pilot Officer Robert William Nixon is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
Memorial
Pilot Officer Robert William Nixon is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
Memorial
Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Star December 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Star December 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Star 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Robert William Nixon
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Robert William Nixon
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Robert William Nixon
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Robert William Nixon
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Robert William Nixon
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Robert William Nixon
Digital gallery of
Pilot Officer Robert William Nixon
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 199 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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