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William James Kinsella

In memory of:

Pilot Officer William James Kinsella

April 4, 1945

Military Service


Service Number:

J/95521

Age:

22

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

438 Sqdn.

Additional Information


Born:

April 3, 1923

Son of James Bernard and Beatrice Kinsella, of Ottawa, Ontario. Brother of Jack, Peg, Betty Ann, Bernadette and Mimi.

Commemorated on Page 530 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

10. C. 15.

Location:

Hanover Military Cemetery which adjoins the HANOVER WAR CEMETERY is reached via the A2 E30 motorway from Dortmund to Berlin. At the junction with the B441 turn right onto the B441 and follow signs for Hanover, Ahlem and Seelze. After 7 km turn right onto Seelzestrasse leading towards Harrenburg. After 5 km and having entered Harenburg turn left onto Harenberger Miele. The Hanover Military Cemetery and the HANOVER WAR CEMETERY are located 3 km after leaving Harrenburg in the direction of Hanover.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of William Kinsella
  • Grave Marker– Hanover War Cemetery - April 2017 ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Cemetery– Hanover War Cemetery - April 2017 ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Newspaper Clipping
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