Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Robert William Nixon
In memory of:
Pilot Officer Robert William Nixon
August 24, 1943
Wensickendorf, Germany
Military Service
J/17729
24
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
35 (R.A.F.) Sqdn
Distinguished Flying Cross, "Wireless Operator of outstanding ability, Pilot Officer Nixon has taken part in numerous night bombing attacks many of them being against the most heavily defenced enemy targets in Germany and the occupied countries. At all times, he has displayed most praiseworthy enthusiasm, devotion to duty and determination to achieve his objectives." 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Distinguished Flying Cross
Additional Information
July 28, 1919
Toronto, Ontario
October 4, 1940
Toronto, Ontario
Son of Robert and Frances Ann (nee Irwin) Nixon of Toronto, Ontario. Brother of George Adam and Jean Elizabeth.
Commemorated on Page 199 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY
Germany
Coll. grave 5. L. 12-15.
The BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY is in the district of Charlottenburg, 8 kilometres west of the city centre, on the south side of the Heerstrasse. From Theodor Heuss Platz in the district of Charlottenburg near the exhibition hall complex and next to the Olympic stadium, follow signs for Spandau, proceeding along the Heerstrasse. The Cemetery lies on the Heerstrasse on the left hand side of the road and 3 kilometres from Theodor Heuss Platz. Visitors should drive beyond the BERLIN 1939-1945 WAR CEMETERY to the traffic lights, then turn left directly onto a small one way street running parallel to the Heerstrasse. The Cemetery entrance is on this small one way road.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Memorial – Pilot Officer Robert William Nixon is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Memorial – Pilot Officer Robert William Nixon is also commemorated 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 -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star December 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star December 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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