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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

William James Pearson

In memory of:

Flight Sergeant William James Pearson

December 31, 1943

Military Service


Age:

20

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

#10 Bombing and Gunnery School

Additional Information


Son of Leo James Pearson and Lottie G. Pearson, of Hamilton, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 202 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

HAMILTON (WOODLAND) CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada

Grave Reference:

Sec. 5A. Row 9. Grave 24.

Location:

Hamilton Woodland Cemetery borders the Hamilton Harbour. From downtown Hamilton, follow York Boulevard past Hamilton Cemetery, across the bridge, and turn right at Plains Road. Exit Plains Road at Spring Gardens Road. Follow Spring Gardens and the cemetery will be on your left.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of WILLIAM JAMES PEARSON– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of WILLIAM JAMES PEARSON– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of WILLIAM JAMES PEARSON– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Grave marker– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Other– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Other– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram January 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram January 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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