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John Nisbet Thomson

In memory of:

Pilot Officer John Nisbet Thomson

March 7, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

J/39865

Age:

22

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Additional Information

Son of David Lapsley Thomson and Eda Isabel Thomson, of Toronto, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 462 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

REYKJAVIK (FOSSVOGUR) CEMETERY
Iceland

Grave Reference:

C48. 19.

Location:

Reykjavik is in the south-western part of the island and the REYKJAVIK (FOSSVOGUR)CEMETERY lies south of the town on the road to Hafnarfjordur.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star June 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star June 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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  • Cross of Sacrifice

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  • Photo of John Nisbet Thomson– John Nisbet Thomson in uniform.

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  • Memorial Plaque– Plaque erected in the sanctuary of St. John's Presbyterian Church, Broadview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Memorial Chimes were also dedicated "In memory of those of our number who gave their lives in the cause of freedom in World War II, 1939-1945."

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    Memorial Plaque
    Memorial Plaque – Plaque erected in the sanctuary of St. John's Presbyterian Church, Broadview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Memorial Chimes were also dedicated "In memory of those of our number who gave their lives in the cause of freedom in World War II, 1939-1945."

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