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City/Municipality
Comox
Memorial Number
59028-031
Type
Other
Address
1399 Military Row
Location
Comox Heritage Air Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.7084014, -124.9090689
Submitted By
Russ Hellberg. VP 101 Squadron RCAFA.
Inscription

LANCASTER
KB 940

Crashed 24 November 1952

SURVIVORS: FLYING OFFICER RF (RUFF) JOHNSON - PILOT SPRINGHILL, NS
FLYING OFFICER MJ (MONTE) WRIGHT - CO-PILOT VANCOUVER, BC

DECEASED: FLYING OFFICER JOSEPH FREDERICK DOUCETTE - NAVIGATOR - ST. LOUIS, PEI
CORPORAL GEORGE STANLEY FLETCHER - FLIGHT ENGINEER - EDMONTON, ALBERTA
FLIGHT SERGEANT JOSEPH LEO LAURIER MAYNARD, MONTREAL, QUEBEC
CORPORAL FREEMAN ARCHIBALD MCKAY, DAUPHIN, MANITOBA
AIRCRAFTSMAN 2ND CLASS VERNON JOSEPH MCINTYRE, GLACE BAY, NS
AIRCRAFTSMAN 2ND CLASS WAYNE FREDERICK SMITH, LUNENBURG, NS
AIRCRAFTSMAN 2ND CLASS ROY HOWARD WALSH, LIBERTY, SASK.
CIVILIAN METEROROLOGIST MALCOM G MACLEOD, CHILLIWACK, BC

On November 24, 1952, Lancaster KB 940 from 407 Maritime
Reconnaissance Squadron returning to RCAF Station Comox from
a practice instrument training flight, at dusk in marginal weather
conditions. The aircraft crashed in a swampy area adjacent to the
airfield perimeter not far from this location. There were ten persons on
board, eight perished in the crash and ensuing fire. Two civilians;
Robert Waters and Albert DeCuyper, were awarded the George Medal
for their valiant rescue efforts.

REQIESCAT EN PACE FRATRES

(crests of 888 Wing, RCAF, 407 Squadron and 101 Squadron/écussons de la 888e Escadre, ARC, 407e Escadron et 101e Escadron)

1 JUNE 2008

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Comox Air Force Museum/Musée de Comox Air Force
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surroundings
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Russ Hellberg
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Lt Gov Iona Campagnola, Wing Commander Col Jon Ambler and family members at unveiling.
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Russ Hellberg
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Family members of Lancaster 940 crew affix their poppies on memorial.
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Comox Air Force Museum/Musée de Comox Air Force
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front
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Comox Air Force Museum/Musée de Comox Air Force
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inscription
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War or Conflict Term
CAF Operations
Province
British Columbia
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The Lancaster 940 Memorial is a stainless steel obelisk on a concrete slab. It is dedicated to the crew of Lancaster 940, and was unveiled on June 1, 2008 by 888 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Association.

 

City
Comox
Country
Canada
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Type Description
Obelisk - stainless steel
Memorial CF Legacy ID
9160
City/Municipality
Comox
Memorial Number
59028-030
Type
Other
Address
127 Port Augusta Street
Location
Comox Marina Park, at exit of parking lot by Wilcox Street
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.671744, -124.9280522
Submitted By
Don Knight; Michael J. Winter, Maj (Ret'd)/(ret)
Inscription

[plaque/plaque]

IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE
BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC
SEPTEMBER 3, 1939 - MAY 8, 1945

AS WE STAND HERE, SAFE AND FREE
WE WONDER WHY T'WAS MEANT TO BE
THAT MEN SHOULD DIE FOR YOU AND ME
ON ALL THE OCEANS WHITE CAPS FLOW
WE DO NOT HAVE CROSSES ROW ON ROW
BUT WE WHO SLEEP BENEATH THE SEA
REST IN PEACE BECAUSE OUR COUNTRY IS FREE

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

COMOX VALLEY BRANCH
ROYAL CANADIAN NAVAL ASSOCIATION

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Don Knight
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plaque
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front view
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War or Conflict Term
Second World War
Province
British Columbia
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Body Content

This cairn, commissioned by the Comox Valley Branch of the Royal Canadian Naval Association, was erected in November 2000 by the late Carl Kempken. Constructed of beach stone and concrete, the memorial is dedicated to the memory of those who fought in the Battle of the Atlantic. The Cairn was officially dedicated at the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial Service, 6 May, 2001.

In June 2005, the Branch received permission to install a stainless steel replica of a ship’s wheel, fashioned by another local artisan, atop the existing Cairn. 

The Cairn project was headed up by Projects Officer Jim McCaffrey, Don Knight and Bill Murray.

 

 

City
Comox
Country
Canada
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Cairn
Memorial CF Legacy ID
7037
City/Municipality
Comox
Memorial Number
59028-029
Type
Other
Location
Canadian Forces Search and Rescue School Building, 19 Wing Comox
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.7131641, -124.9089641
Submitted By
Ken Holmes
Inscription

(needs further research/recherche incomplète)

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War or Conflict Term
CAF Operations
Province
British Columbia
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Body Content

The Canadian Forces Search and Rescue School building is named for Corporal Philip Lloyd Cyril Young, a former Field Engineer. Two granite stones are located at the entrance to the building, and the history of Corporal Philip Young is located inside the doorway.

Corporal Young enlisted in September 1984 and, after completing his Field Engineer training, was posted to 2 Combat Engineer Regiment. His outstanding performance and potential was recognized in his being awarded both the "Sapper of the Year" trophy and the Special Service Forces "Soldier of the Year Award".

In January 1990, Corporal Young was selected for Search and Rescue (SAR) Technician training. Completing the course as the top candidate, he was then assigned to 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron at 19 Wing Comox. Cpl Young’s was killed on 30 April 1992 while on a search and rescue mission with this unit in the Bella Coola, BC area. He was a member of a SAR team being hoisted to a helicopter after completing a ground search in mountainous terrain. As Cpl Young was being hoisted, the helicopter had a catastrophic engine failure and crashed. Corporal Young was the only fatality.

City
Comox
Country
Canada
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Building
Memorial CF Legacy ID
6885
City/Municipality
Dease Lake
Memorial Number
59028-028
Type
Other
Address
Mount Poelzer
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
57.8234322, -130.0741566
Submitted By
Ken Holmes
Inscription

(needs further research/recherche incomplète)

War or Conflict Term
CAF Operations
Province
British Columbia
Body Content

On 4 September 1949, WO II Thomas C. Poelzer fell to his death while a member of an Army Survey Establishment survey party descending a mountain from Survey Station Sheep in the Cassiar District of British Columbia. On 6 May 1954, a 2,169-metre peak three kilometres north-west of the accident site was named Mount Poelzer.

City
Dease Lake
Country
Canada
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Mountain
Memorial CF Legacy ID
6883
City/Municipality
Courtenay
Memorial Number
59028-027
Type
Other
Address
1551 Lerwick Road
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.7035919, -124.9571134
Submitted By
Ken Holmes; Julie Clements
Inscription

MARK R. ISFELD SECONDARY

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British Columbia
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The “Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School” in Courtenay, BC is named for Master Corporal Mark Robert Isfeld. This is believed to be the first time that a school has been named after a Canadian peacekeeper. MCpl Isfeld was a member of 1 Combat Engineer Regiment who was killed on 21 June 1994 by a mine while serving with the United Nations Protection Force in Bosnia.

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Courtenay
Country
Canada
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Building
Memorial CF Legacy ID
6891
City/Municipality
Gold River
Memorial Number
59028-026
Type
Other
Address
405 Trumpeter Drive
Location
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.7782255, -126.0513795
Submitted By
Katie Nielsen
Inscription

1914 - 1918

1939 - 1945

WE
WILL
REMEMBER
THEM




KOREA
1950 - 1953

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Katie Nielsen
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cairn
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War or Conflict Term
First World War
Korean War
Second World War
Province
British Columbia
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Body Content

This memorial is dedicated to those who fought in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean Conflict. It was erected by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270.

City
Gold River
Country
Canada
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Memorial CF Legacy ID
6565
City/Municipality
Comox
Memorial Number
59028-025
Type
Other
Address
218 Church Street
Location
S. Peter's Anglican Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.6744166, -124.9276144
Submitted By
Annette
Inscription

HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR
KENNETH BELL-IRVING

War or Conflict Term
First World War
Province
British Columbia
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This memorial is dedicated to Kenneth Bell-Irving. He was born in 1892, served in the army and was killed in the war in 1914.

City
Comox
Country
Canada
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Brass plaque, flags and banners
Memorial CF Legacy ID
6515
City/Municipality
Comox
Memorial Number
59028-024
Type
Other
Address
218 Church Street
Location
S. Peter's Anglican Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.6744166, -124.9276144
Submitted By
Annette
Inscription

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
FLT/SGT PILOT GEORGE HENRY ELLIS
SQUADRON 420 R.C.A.F.
APRIL 26, 1914 - JUNE 21, 1942
BURIED AT 'NES' AMELAND
FRISIAN ISLAND, HOLLAND
'ETERNAL REST GRANT HIM, O LORD
AND MAY LIGHT ETERNAL SHINE ON HIM'

War or Conflict Term
Second World War
Province
British Columbia
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Body Content

This memorial is dedicated to FLT/SGT Pilot George Henry Ellis.

City
Comox
Country
Canada
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Memorial CF Legacy ID
6514
City/Municipality
Comox
Memorial Number
59028-023
Type
Other
Address
218 Church Street
Location
S. Peter's Anglican Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.6744166, -124.9276144
Submitted By
Annette
Inscription

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARDEN D. SMITH
16TH BATT. C.E.F.
BORN IN COMOX, BC JULY 9TH, 1898
DIED OF WOUNDS IN FLANDERS, SEPT. 8TH, 1916
PRESENTED BY HIS SCHOOLMATES OF COMOX, BC

War or Conflict Term
First World War
Province
British Columbia
!4v1622730243365!6m8!1m7!1s7qNNlSRo6xWERDXxCpVBgg!2m2!1d49.6744165848139!2d-124.927614441977!3f104.44905718260546!4f5.888148296369238!5f1.7288020027076411
Body Content

This memorial is dedicated to Arden D. Smith. It was erected by his schoolmates.

City
Comox
Country
Canada
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Brass plaque and flags and banners which have been laid up for safe keeping by the military
Memorial CF Legacy ID
6513
City/Municipality
Comox
Memorial Number
59028-022
Type
Other
Address
218 Church Street
Location
S. Peter's Anglican Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.6744166, -124.9276144
Submitted By
Annette
Inscription

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WILLIAM HOLMES
PRINCESS PATRICIA'S
CANADIAN LIGHT INFANTRY
DIED OF WOUNDS AT VIMY RIDGE
APRIL 17, 1917
FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH

War or Conflict Term
First World War
Province
British Columbia
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Body Content

This memorial is dedicated to William Holmes.

City
Comox
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Canada
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Memorial CF Legacy ID
6512
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