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George Alexander Howitson

In memory of:

Sergeant George Alexander Howitson

November 22, 1943

Military Service


Service Number:

R/225109

Age:

21

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

419 Sqdn.

Additional Information


Son of William C. and Mary E. Howitson, of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Commemorated on Page 172 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

DIEVER GENERAL CEMETERY
Netherlands

Grave Reference:

Plot E. Row 5. Coll. grave 4-7.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Memorial– Sergeant George Alexander Howitson is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Sergeant George Alexander Howitson 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
  • Grave marker– Grave marker from George Alexander Howitson at Diever general cemetery, The Netherlands.
  • Grave Marker
  • Photo of GEORGE ALEXANDER HOWITSON– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Group Photo– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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