Shannon, Robert Albert (Flying Officer)

Killed in Action 1944-March-31

Flying Officer Robert Albert Shannon RCAF

Birth Date: 1922-April-02

Born: Transcona, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Son of Thomas L Shannon and Katherine Eleanor (nee Armstrong) of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Brother of Angus Kathleen and Edith Clara.

Home: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Enlistment: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Enlistment Date: 1940-10-18

Decorations: DFM

Distinguished Flying Medal

Service

RCAF

Unit

427 (B) Sqn- Squadron
Ferte Manus Certas Strike sure

Base

RAF Leeming

Rank

Flying Officer

Position

Flight Sergeant

Service Numbers

J/18167

Temporary Burial
Google MapCemetery at Herhahn, Germany, near crash site

Remains were later exhumed from this location and reburied

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