Canadian Virtual War Memorial
James Michael Preston
In memory of:
Sergeant James Michael Preston
January 14, 1944
Military Service
R/187614
22
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
166 (R.A.F.) Sqdn
Additional Information
Son of James Edward and Georgina Ann Preston, of Chatham, Ontario, Canada.
Commemorated on Page 420 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
16. J. 2.
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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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 – Sergeant James Michael Preston is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Memorial – Sergeant James Michael Preston is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Photo of JAMES MICHAEL PRESTON – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of JAMES MICHAEL PRESTON – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Grave marker – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star January 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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