Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Arthur Brian Wheeler
In memory of:
Wing Commander Arthur Brian Wheeler
February 15, 1944
Military Service
J/4813
28
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
88 (R.A.F.) Sqdn
Distinguished Flying Cross
Additional Information
February 11, 1916
Fielding, New Zealand
October 17, 1940
Ottawa, Ontario
Son of Arthur Leslie and Dorothy Maud Wheeler, of Marton, Wellington, New Zealand; husband of Evelyn Margaret (Peggie) Wheeler, of Marton.
Commemorated on Page 475 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
CHERBOURG OLD COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Manche, France
Plot 6. Row G. Grave 3.
Cherbourg is a town and port on the north of the Cherbourg Peninsula in the Department of the Manche. The CHERBOURG OLD COMMUNAL CEMETERY is on the western side of the town. Coming from Bayeux, turn left at the roundabout in Cherbourg towards the town centre. Continue straight on for about 2 kilometres and on ascending the hill, turn right. Commission signs will be seen.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star October 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star October 1941. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram October 1940. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Gravemarker – His grave at Cherbourg Old Cemetery, Manche, France
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