Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John William Butcher
In memory of:
Pilot Officer John William Butcher
December 26, 1943
Military Service
Service Number:
J/35241
Age:
22
Force:
Air Force
Unit:
Royal Canadian Air Force
Additional Information
Son of Herbert Harry and Elizabeth Grey Butcher, of Brantford, Ontario, Canada; husband of Betty Eilene Butcher, of Brantford.
Commemorated on Page 142 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
Cemetery:
CHESTER (BLACON) CEMETERY
Cheshire, United Kingdom
Grave Reference:
Sec. A. Grave 856.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of John William Butcher – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of John William Butcher – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of John William Butcher – 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 Cover – Album of Honour for Brant County World War 11 1939 - 1945 Published in 1946 by The Brantford Kinsmen Club and submitted with their permission by Operation Picture Me -
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Biography – Album of Honour for Brant County World War 11 1939 - 1945 Published in 1946 by The Brantford Kinsmen Club and submitted with their permission by Operation Picture Me
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