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John Derek Thornton

In memory of:

Captain John Derek Thornton

March 29, 1985
CFB Edmonton, Alberta

Military Service


Service Number:

C65 703 855

Age:

30

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

429 Transport Squadron

Citation(s):

Canadian Forces Decoration

Additional Information


Born:

March 12, 1955
Toronto, Ontario

Enlistment:

August 1, 1973
Ottawa, Ontario

Son of Derek and Edith Patricia (nee Day) Thornton of Ottawa, Ontario. Husband of Allison Jayne Thornton and father of Sarah and Meghan of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Commemorated on Page 179 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

CREMATION
*N/A*

Grave Reference:

Ashes spread over Lake Barnes, Gatineau, Quebec

Digital Collection

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  • Captain John Derek Thornton, CD– Captain John Derek Thornton, CD

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