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William George Weeks

In memory of:

Flight Lieutenant William George Weeks

July 14, 1943

Military Service

Service Number:

J/15549

Age:

25

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

428 Sqdn.

Additional Information

Son of Charles Dufferin Weeks and Cora Weeks, of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada; husband of Elsie Louise Weeks, of Medicine Hat.

Commemorated on Page 225 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

FLORENNES COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

Row 4. Grave 48

Location:

FLORENNES COMMUNAL CEMETERY is located 22 Km south east of Charleroi on a road leading from the N5 which connects Charleroi to Phillippeville. 16 Km after leaving Charleroi leave the N5 at Annevoie. Turn left towards Mettet. After 5 Km at Morialme' turn right onto the Rue de Chatelet. Florennes is 5 Km along this road. The cemetery is found in the town from the Place Verte. The first left turning onto the Rue du Boukay, followed by the first right turning onto the Rue Baudry, which leads for 50 metres to the FLORENNES COMMUNAL CEMETERY. Visitors should note that this site is restricted to normal cemetery opening hours.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Flight Lieutenant William George Weeks is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Lieutenant William George Weeks is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Flight Lieutenant William George Weeks is also commemorated on the Bomber Command Memorial Wall in Nanton, AB … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Flight Lieutenant William George Weeks 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
  • Photo of William George Weeks– Circa Nov/Dec 1940 Of Bill While Stationed At No.2 Manning Depot Brandon Manitoba. In Remembrance. Eighty Years Since His Death Has Not Diminished Our Nation's Gratitude. Rest In Peace.

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    Photo of William George Weeks – Circa Nov/Dec 1940 Of Bill While Stationed At No.2 Manning Depot Brandon Manitoba. In Remembrance. Eighty Years Since His Death Has Not Diminished Our Nation's Gratitude. Rest In Peace.
  • Memorial– Field Of Crosses. Calgary, AB. November 2023.

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    Memorial – Field Of Crosses. Calgary, AB. November 2023.
  • Grave marker– Final Resting Place. Florennes Communal Cemetery, Namur, Belgium. "Ever Remembered By All His Family".

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    Grave marker – Final Resting Place. Florennes Communal Cemetery, Namur, Belgium. "Ever Remembered By All His Family".
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    Photo of William George Weeks

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