Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Derwood William Smith
In memory of:
Flying Officer Derwood William Smith
July 16, 1944
Military Service
J/21753
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
298 (R.A.F.) Sqdn
Additional Information
Commemorated on Page 445 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
LE MANS WEST CEMETERY
Sarthe, France
Plot 21. Row C. Coll. grave 47-49.
Le Mans is a large town and the seat of the Prefecture of the Department of La Sarthe. LE MANS WEST CEMETERY is on the north-western side of the town and west of the River Sarthe.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of DERWOOD WILLIAM SMITH – Official photo of F/O Smith -
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Other – Crew of Halifax LL-129 -
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Letter – Letter informing family that F/O Smith is missing in action -
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Letter – Letter to sister confirming F/O Smith's death. -
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Grave marker – Original cross showing communal burial. -
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Grave marker – Photo of grave marker
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