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Malcolm Forrest Donaldson

In memory of:

Sergeant Malcolm Forrest Donaldson

November 22, 1943

Military Service

Service Number:

R/194186

Age:

20

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

428 Sqdn.

Additional Information

Born:

November 22, 1923
Verdun, Quebec

Enlistment:

September 25, 1942
Montreal, Quebec

Son of M. Alexander Donaldson and Elizabeth Donaldson, of Verdun, Province of Quebec, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 154 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:

Coll. grave 10. D. 13-17.

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– 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– Sergeant Malcolm Forrest Donaldson is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Sergeant Malcolm Forrest Donaldson is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Sergeant Malcolm Forrest Donaldson is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Sergeant Malcolm Forrest Donaldson is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Photo of MALCOLM FORREST DONALDSON– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of MALCOLM FORREST DONALDSON – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of MALCOLM FORREST DONALDSON– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of MALCOLM FORREST DONALDSON – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Id Card– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Id Card – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Group Photo– This is Forrest's team photo of the Montreal Junior Canadiens 1941-42. He is the 7th from the left to right. He volunteered September 1942 and was lost on a mission to Berlin with RCAF Squadron 428 on November 22, 1943 the day of his 20th birthday. His remains are buried in the Commonwealth War Memorial Cemetery in Hanover, Germany. God grant him peace.

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    Group Photo – This is Forrest's team photo of the Montreal Junior Canadiens 1941-42. He is the 7th from the left to right. He volunteered September 1942 and was lost on a mission to Berlin with RCAF Squadron 428 on November 22, 1943 the day of his 20th birthday. His remains are buried in the Commonwealth War Memorial Cemetery in Hanover, Germany. God grant him peace.
  • Photo of Malcolm Forrest Donaldson

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    Photo of Malcolm Forrest Donaldson
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Montreal Gazette. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Montreal Gazette. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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