Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Robert Joseph Cavanaugh
In memory of:
Sergeant Robert Joseph Cavanaugh
November 17, 1942
Wixhen Bonhunt, Essex, United Kingdom
Military Service
R/135149
22
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
405 Squadron
Defense Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp.
Additional Information
October 13, 1941
Montreal, Quebec
Son of Harry R. Cavanaugh and Catherine Kiley of Mason City, Iowa. Harry served with the US Army during the First World War.
Robert Cavanaugh previously served as Private 1st Class in the Iowa National Guard from 1936 to 1939.
Served in Canada and Great Britain. He had 385 days of service, including 104 overseas.
Commemorated on Page 63 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
SAFFRON WALDEN CEMETERY
Essex, United Kingdom
Compartment 39. Grave 25.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
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Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
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Grave Marker – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
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Memorial – Sergeant Robert Joseph Cavanaugh is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Memorial – Sergeant Robert Joseph Cavanaugh 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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