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Leslie Norman Laing

In memory of:

Flight Lieutenant Leslie Norman Laing

March 15, 1945
Bad Grund, Germany

Military Service

Service Number:

J/26053

Age:

25

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

405 Pathfinder Squadron

Citation(s):

Mentioned in dispatches, award effective 13 June 1946 as per London Gazette of that date. 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Posthumously awarded RCAF Operational Wings in recognition of gallant service in action against the enemy, the 14 February 1947.

Honours and Awards:

Mentioned in Despatches

Additional Information

Born:

September 25, 1919
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Enlistment:

December 18, 1942
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Son of Frederick Stephen and Louisa (nee Smith) Laing, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Brother of John, Ruby and Gladys.

Commemorated on Page 532 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HANOVER WAR CEMETERY
Germany

Grave Reference:

2. G. 13.

Location:

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.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Flight Lieutenant Leslie Norman Laing is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Lieutenant Leslie Norman Laing is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flight Lieutenant Leslie Norman Laing is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Lieutenant Leslie Norman Laing 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

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    Memorial – Father J P Lardie's comments as inscribed on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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