Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Charles Dewar
In memory of:
Corporal William Charles Dewar
September 30, 1943
Military Service
U/199179
22
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
Additional Information
Son of William H. Dewar and Caroline S. Dewar, of Toronto.
Commemorated on Page 153 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
OTTAWA CREMATION MEMORIAL
Ontario, Canada
N/A
The OTTAWA CREMATION MEMORIAL is in Beechwood Cemetery, in the east end of the city. It commemorates over 20 servicemen, most of whom were Canadians, who were cremated in various places, both in Canada and the United States. Facing the soldier's plot in the cemetery, this unusual memorial stands in front of a screen of pines and spruce. The OTTAWA CREMATION MEMORIAL consists of a marble shelter housing a bronze plaque which reads:
IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THESE OFFICERS AND MEN
WHO DIED IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND WHOSE MORTAL REMAINS WERE COMMITED TO FIRE.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Biography – Entry from Torontonensis, University of Toronto's yearbook, 1943. Dewar graduated from University College with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce. -
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Group Photo – Group photo of University College Athletic Board members shows Dewar in front row, second from photo left. Also shown in front row is Isaac Buck Zierler, who would also be killed in the war. From Torontonensis, University of Toronto's yearbook, 1943. -
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Photo of William C. Dewar – U199179 Aircraftsman William C. Dewar born 27-06-21 Former student of Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute (Toronto) -
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School Registration Card – William Dewar's School Registration Card Lawrence Park Collegiate Sept. 7, 1938 in his own handwriting. Please note that he was an American citizen by birth. -
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Identification Card – Bill Dewar's ID Card from his stay in Belleville. Source: Whitehouse via Archives Canada -
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Document – Bill Dewar's Casualty Notification to RCAF HQ Estates Branch stating the particulars of his death. An investigation by the police followed. Source: Whitehouse via Archives Canada -
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Letter – The RCAF tracked down the location of every airman who died in WWII. Bill is commemorated on an Ottawa memorial and thus has no grave. Source: Whitehouse via Archives Canada
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