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Harold Ransom Sutton

In memory of:

Flight Lieutenant Harold Ransom Sutton

May 27, 1943

Military Service

Service Number:

J/3722

Age:

27

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

#139 Jamaica Squadron (Si Placet Necamus).

Citation(s):

Distinguished Flying Cross - No.104 Squadron - Award effective 2 September 1941 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 1292/41 dated 7 November 1941.

Honours and Awards:

Distinguished Flying Cross

Additional Information

Born:

May 2, 1916
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Enlistment:

June 21, 1940
Edmonton, Alberta

Son of Ransom Freeman Sutton and Helen Isabel Sutton, of Edmonton, Alberta.

Commemorated on Page 218 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:

3. G. 16.

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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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Charlottetown PEI newspaper The Guardian. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Charlottetown PEI newspaper The Guardian. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Memorial Cross– Memorial Cross for F/O Sutton and his brother. Obverse

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    Memorial Cross – Memorial Cross for F/O Sutton and his brother. Obverse
  • Memorial Cross– Memorial Cross for F/O Sutton and his brother. Reverse

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    Memorial Cross – Memorial Cross for F/O Sutton and his brother. Reverse
  • 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
  • Memorial– Flight Lieutenant Harold Ransom Sutton is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Lieutenant Harold Ransom Sutton is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flight Lieutenant Harold Ransom Sutton is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Lieutenant Harold Ransom Sutton is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Photo of HAROLD RANSOM SUTTON– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of HAROLD RANSOM SUTTON – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Document– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Document – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of HAROLD RANSOM SUTTON– 2 March 1942 - Pilot Officer H.R. Sutton

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    Photo of HAROLD RANSOM SUTTON – 2 March 1942 - Pilot Officer H.R. Sutton
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star September 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star September 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Edmonton Bulletin c.1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Edmonton Bulletin c.1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Edmonton Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Edmonton Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Edmonton Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Edmonton Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Grave marker– photo of F/L H.R. SUTTON AND GRAVE MARKER

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    Grave marker – photo of F/L H.R. SUTTON AND GRAVE MARKER

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