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Clermont, Justin Gerard

Date of birth:
November 11th, 1921 (Cochrane/Ontario, Canada)
Date of death:
May 7th, 1944
Buried on:
Brookwood Military Cemetery
Plot: 49. Row: A. Grave: 3.
Service number:
J/14545
Nationality:
Canadian

Biography

Justin Gerard Clermont was born on November 11th, 1921 as son to Joseph Agapit Clermont en Delima Clermont (Lalumiere).
During the Second World War he served with No. 175 Squadron at South Homsley Airfield, reaching the rank of Flying Officer.
After returing from a sortie over The Channel on May 7th, 1944 he was killed when his Hawker Typhoon JR257/HH-W exploded over Stansted Estate, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded with Overseas Service clasp.
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded posthumously.
RCAF Operational Wings

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