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Leslie Kenneth Gilmar

In memory of:

Sergeant Leslie Kenneth Gilmar

January 14, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

R/191542

Age:

21

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

550 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

Additional Information

Son of Alex A. and Clara M. Gilmar, of Woodstock, Ontario, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 316 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:

Joint grave 16. G. 4-5.

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 Leslie Kenneth Gilmar is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Sergeant Leslie Kenneth Gilmar is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Sergeant Leslie Kenneth Gilmar is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Sergeant Leslie Kenneth Gilmar is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Photo of Leslie Kenneth Gilmar– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of Leslie Kenneth Gilmar – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Leslie Kenneth Gilmar– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of Leslie Kenneth Gilmar – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Service book– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Service book – 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
  • Grave marker– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Grave marker – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Correspondence– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Correspondence – 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

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    Newspaper Clipping
  • Photo of Leslie Gilmar– 1943 photo of Sgt Leslie Gilmar

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    Photo of Leslie Gilmar – 1943 photo of Sgt Leslie Gilmar
  • Grave Marker

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    Grave Marker

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