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Christopher Norman Chalken

In memory of:

Flight Sergeant Christopher Norman Chalken

August 29, 1942
Liesse-Notre-Dame, Aisne, France

Military Service

Service Number:

R/78950

Age:

26

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

408 Sqdn.

Citation(s):

1939-1945 Star, Europe Star, Defense Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with bar, operational wings.

Additional Information

Born:

April 22, 1916
St. Thomas, Ontario

Enlistment:

January 9, 1941
London, Ontario

Son of Christopher Chalken and Jean Morgan, of St. Thomas, Ontario.

He served in Canada and Great Britain. He had 597 days of service, including 234 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

Cemetery:

LIESSE COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Aisne, France

Grave Reference:

Mil. Plot. Row B. Grave 14.

Location:

Liesse is a large village 15 kilometres north-east of Laon, on the Laon-Montcornet road. The LIESSE COMMUNAL CEMETERY is on the sourthern side of Liesse on the road to Marchais and St.Erme.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star December 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star December 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star December 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star December 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Christopher Norman Chalken– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of Christopher Norman Chalken – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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    Photo of Christopher Norman Chalken – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Photo of CHRISTOPHER NORMAN CHALKEN– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of CHRISTOPHER NORMAN CHALKEN – 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
  • Letter of recommendation– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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

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    Memorabilia – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Telegram– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Telegram – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Letter– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Letter– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Letter of Condolences– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Letter of Condolences – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Certificate– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Certificate – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant Christopher Norman Chalken is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Christopher Norman Chalken 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– Flight Sergeant Christopher Norman Chalken is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant Christopher Norman Chalken is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Grave marker– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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