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Robert Edward Clarke

In memory of:

Pilot Officer Robert Edward Clarke

September 17, 1942

Military Service

Service Number:

J/11210

Age:

20

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

7 (R.A.F.) Sqdn

Additional Information

Born:

September 11, 1922
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Enlistment:

June 25, 1941
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Son of Robert Edward and Myrtle Loraine (nee Bowler) Clarke, of Matlock, Manitoba.

Commemorated on Page 64 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

AMSTERDAM NEW EASTERN CEMETERY
Netherlands

Grave Reference:

Plot 69. Row D. Joint grave 3.

Location:

The AMSTERDAM NEW EASTERN CEMETERY is in the south-eastern district of Amsterdam on the road to Hilversum and is easily reached by public transport. The British plots are in the south-eastern portion of the cemetery.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of ROBERT EDWARD CLARKE– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of ROBERT EDWARD CLARKE – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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    Photo of ROBERT EDWARD CLARKE – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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    Photo of ROBERT EDWARD CLARKE – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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    Document – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Attestation paper– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Attestation paper – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Letter of recommendation– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Letter of recommendation – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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    Letter – 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
  • Document– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Document – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial– Pilot Officer Robert Edward Clarke 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 Edward Clarke 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
  • Memorial– Pilot Officer Robert Edward Clarke 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 Edward Clarke is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Temporary grave marker– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Temporary grave marker – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Grave Marker– Photo made by Pieter Schlebaum, The Netherlands.

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Photo made by Pieter Schlebaum, The Netherlands.

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