In memory of

Leading Aircraftman

Gordon John Anderson

who died on 20 Dec 1944

Service details
  Conflict WWII
  Service RCAF
  Unit No. 435 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force
  Rank Leading Aircraftman
  Service number R196689
  Date of death 19441220
  Cause of death accidental death
Narrative history
  R196689 Leading Aircraftman (No. 435 Chinthe Squadron RCAF airframe mechanic) Gordon John Anderson (b.1924) of Saskatoon died 19441220 when his motorcycle collided with a truck and is buried at Imphal war cemetery in northeastern India. He was the son of Joseph Haddock and Edith Anne (Burgess) Anderson who came from Manitoba. Gordon graduated from Nutana collegiate and was working for the Bank of Nova Scotia when he enlisted at Saskatoon late in 1942. His brother Bob also served overseas with the RCAF.
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Memorial information
  Saskatchewan rural municipality for commemoration 344 - Corman Park
  Cemetery or memorial location Imphal war cemetery, Manipur, India    

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  Honour roll location(s) ------
  Geo-memorial Anderson Lake, Saskatchewan     
  Geo-memorial location 59.0333°N / 102.5667°W
  Geo-memorial NTS map reference 64M2
  Geo-memorial details North of Burnett Lake.
Personal information
  Date of birth 19240101
  Place of birth Saskatoon    
  Date of enlistment 19421123
  Place of enlistment Saskatoon    
  Residence on enlistment Saskatoon    
  Occupation banker
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