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Kenneth William Lawson

In memory of:

Flight Sergeant Kenneth William Lawson

June 12, 1943

Military Service

Service Number:

R/147471

Age:

21

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

76 (R.A.F.) Squadron

Additional Information

Born:

July 19, 1921
Darlingford, Manitoba

Enlistment:

January 3, 1942
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Son of Albert Lawson and Catherine Mason of Darlingford, Manitoba. Husband of Marjorie Lawson and father of Beverly.

Commemorated on Page 180 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

EINDHOVEN (WOENSEL) GENERAL CEMETERY
Netherlands

Grave Reference:

Plot JJB. Grave 81.

Location:

Eindhoven is located 31 Km south east of s'Hertogenbosch and 14 Km south west of Helmond. The EINDHOVEN (WOENSEL) GENERAL CEMETERY is in the suburb of Woensel in the northern part of the town. Approaching from Helmond A270 follow signs for Eindhoven. At the third set of traffic lights after Helmond turn right onto the road connecting Eindhoven to Valkenswaard. Approximately 1.5 Km along this road appears signposts indicating the route to Woensel War Cemetery.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper Clipping– In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping
    Newspaper Clipping – In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Photo of Kenneth William Lawson– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of Kenneth William Lawson – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Flt Sgt KW Lawson, Winnipeg Free Press, July 26, 1943 at pg 18

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    Newspaper Clipping – Flt Sgt KW Lawson, Winnipeg Free Press, July 26, 1943 at pg 18
  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant Kenneth William Lawson is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Kenneth William Lawson is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • 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
  • Grave marker– Gravestone at Woensel Cemetery.

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker – Gravestone at Woensel Cemetery.

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