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John Alexander Buckingham

In memory of:

Flight Sergeant John Alexander Buckingham

June 15, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

R/ 189537

Age:

22

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

433 Sqdn.

Additional Information

Son of Ambrose and Georgina Buckingham, of Corner Brook, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 147 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

VALENCIENNES (ST. ROCH) COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Nord, France

Grave Reference:

Plot 1. Row A. Grave 21.

Location:

VALENCIENNES (ST.ROCH) COMMUNAL CEMETERY is situated on the north-east side of the town, about 1.5 kilometres from the centre. It is on the north side of the road to Bruay-sur-L'Escaut.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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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

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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 John Alexander Buckingham is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant John Alexander Buckingham is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flight Sergeant John Alexander Buckingham is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Sergeant John Alexander Buckingham is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Photo of JOHN ALEXANDER BUCKINGHAM– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of JOHN ALEXANDER BUCKINGHAM – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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    Photo of JOHN ALEXANDER BUCKINGHAM – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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    Photo of JOHN ALEXANDER BUCKINGHAM – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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    Photo of JOHN ALEXANDER BUCKINGHAM – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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  • Picture of John Alexander Buckingham– "A picture of John in his military uniform during the Second World War"

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    Picture of John Alexander Buckingham – "A picture of John in his military uniform during the Second World War"
  • Monument– Here is a picture of the Bay of Islands War Memorial where John is commemorated.

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    Monument – Here is a picture of the Bay of Islands War Memorial where John is commemorated.
  • Plaque– This plaque is attached to the Bay of Islands War Memorial.

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    Plaque – This plaque is attached to the Bay of Islands War Memorial.
  • Gravemarker

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    Gravemarker
    Gravemarker
  • Valenciennes (St. Roch) Community Cemetery

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    Valenciennes (St. Roch) Community Cemetery
    Valenciennes (St. Roch) Community Cemetery
  • Valenciennes' Entrance

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    Valenciennes' Entrance
    Valenciennes' Entrance

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