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Huron Remembers
Our goals include:
  • A cenotaph component that provides website access by means of a QR code displayed at each local cenotaph which is linked to specific biographical information. We foresee a day when people will be able to visit any cenotaph in Huron County, and then learn the story for each name etched on the cenotaph stone.
  • The huronremembers.ca website will provide context and understanding of Canada's contribution to the cause of freedom.

HURON COUNTY ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE LANCASTER BOMBER CRASH SURVIVOR

  • September 20, 2018 By Jim Rutledge
Lancaster Bomber

The story of Jake Cornish of Brucefield

The night of June 12/13, 1943 over the coast of the Netherlands was clear and calm with a trace of the moon visible, and a young 22 year old mid upper gunner was the only man to escape his burning and crippled aircraft after being attacked by a German night fighter.

The Lancaster bomber crashed in flames at Kamperzeeddijk and very close to the village of Grafhorst and it is here in the General Cemetery where six of the crew now rest.

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