Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Louis Holmes Parker
In memory of:
Flight Lieutenant Louis Holmes Parker
April 13, 1945
Military Service
J/10987
23
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
175 (R.A.F.) Sqdn
Distinguished Flying Cross
Additional Information
Son of Thomas Holmes Parker, and of Annie Parker, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Commemorated on Page 552 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
HANOVER WAR CEMETERY
Germany
10. B. 14.
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.
Digital Collection
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Circumstances of death registers – Memo outlining circumstances of crash. LAC Ottawa -
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Circumstances of death registers – Details of operation and of crash. LAC Ottawa -
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Photo of Louis Holmes Parker – DFC. LAC, Ottawa -
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Award Citation – DFC citation for Louis Holmes Parker. LAC, Ottawa -
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Letter – Letter from Squadron Leader R. W. Campbell to Mrs. Parker. Page 1. LAC, Ottawa -
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Letter – Letter from Squadron Leader R. W. Campbell to Mrs. Parker. Page 2. LAC, Ottawa -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star April 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star April 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star December 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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