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BISHOP, JOHN PHILPOTT

    Originating from: Vernon British Columbia Canada
    Date of birth (dd-mm-yyyy): 15-12-1010
    Born in: San Rafael Californië United States
    Parents: John Augustus Bishop and Mabel Jessica Mason
    Date of death (dd-mm-yyyy): 04-07-1943
    Age at death: 32 year
    Reason of death: Shot down and crashed near Averbode, Belgium.
    Presumed place of death: Averbode, Belgium
    Temporary cemetery: Temporary cemetery General cemetery Averbode, MR 075743, SH03 1/250,000 GSGS 4336.
    Final cemetery: Canadian War Cemetery
    Grave number (plot, row, grave): 11 H 12
    Rank: Flight Sergeant
    Service number: R/133344
    Country served: Canada

    Regiment:

    Royal Canadian Air Force

    Unit:

    429 (R.C.A.F.) Sqdn

    Honours:

    1939-1945 Star

    Aircrew Europe Star

    Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp

    Operational Wings

    War Medal

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