Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Robert Frederick Leighton
In memory of:
Flight Sergeant Robert Frederick Leighton
January 1, 1941
Military Service
R/74598
25
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
R.C.A.F. 404 Squadron Sqdn
Additional Information
Son of Percival Robert and Laura Maria Leighton, of Duncan, British Columbia.
Commemorated on Page 35 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
LERWICK NEW CEMETERY
Zetland (Shetland), United Kingdom
Terrace 9. Grave 45.
From Sumburgh Airport, take the A 970 to Lerwick (approx 35 miles). Enter Lerwick and follow the signs for Old Port. At the top of the hill that leads down into the Old Port, turn sharp right into Knab Road. The cemetery is situated at the junction of Knab Road and Gressey Loan.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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