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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

John William Astbury

In memory of:

Flight Lieutenant Air Bomber John William Astbury

January 14, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

J/21524

Age:

21

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

405 Sqdn.

Additional Information

Son of Charles Bernard and Catherine Astbury, of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 240 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:

5. C. 11.

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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  • Photo of JOHN WILLIAM ASTBURY– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of JOHN WILLIAM ASTBURY – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial– Flight Lieutenant Air Bomber John William Astbury is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Lieutenant Air Bomber John William Astbury is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flight Lieutenant Air Bomber John William Astbury is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Lieutenant Air Bomber John William Astbury 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
  • Photo of JOHN WILLIAM ASTBURY– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of JOHN WILLIAM ASTBURY – 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
  • Newspaper Clipping– This RCAF image appeared in the (now defunct) Winnipeg Evening Tribune on January 19, 1944.

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    Newspaper Clipping
    Newspaper Clipping – This RCAF image appeared in the (now defunct) Winnipeg Evening Tribune on January 19, 1944.

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