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Gp Capt Robert Wendell “Buck” McNair VVeteran
- Birth
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Springfield, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Death
- 15 Jan 1971 (aged 51)
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London, England
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Brookwood, Woking Borough, Surrey, England Add to Map
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- 38408960 · View Source
- Created by: Wertypop
- Added: Jun 16, 2009
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Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38408960/robert_wendell-mcnair: accessed ), memorial page for Gp Capt Robert Wendell “Buck” McNair (15 May 1919–15 Jan 1971), Find a Grave Memorial ID 38408960, citing Brookwood Military Cemetery, Brookwood, Woking Borough, Surrey, England; Maintained by Wertypop (contributor 46806984).
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I took this shot with Dad's 35 mm Contax at my HS grad in June 1965, Ottawa, in the school courtyard. My marks were so poor, he put on the sunglasses to go incognito.
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Buck's headstone. Mom composed the epitaph, it still rings true. Over the years, with towering trees shadowing the Canadian Annex, it is difficult to keep the lichens from growing and discolouring the stones. Mom's remains lay nearby. It is fitting they both rest under skies in which Buck flew so often to defend against the enemy. R.I.P.
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The Pillars and Gates, as you leave the grounds. The pavement on right forms part of the Canadian Pavilion, seen in other photos.
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The Canadian Pavilion. Adjacent to the burial grounds, this building has facilities for refreshments and gatherings prior to services. On the right of this photo is a wall holding the Guest Book of visitors, condolences and comments; on the other side of this wall is the cemetery proper.
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Awards and Decorations
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The Canadian Pavilion Garden is adjacent to the Pavilion. It is a delightful place for folk to gather, sit and chat, before and after ceremonies.
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The Guest Book, stored in a weatherproof box let into the wall and accessed by a bronze door. The small shelf protruding below is to facilitate using the book.
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A sketch of the Canadian Sector. At 8 o'clock is the gate on the lane as depicted in the photos. At 1 o'clock at "A" is the Annex where Buck and about 30 other serving members who died in circumstances other than war lay buried. It is a peaceful and uplifting corner of this huge and well-kept Commonwealth Cemetery.
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To the right of the Pavilion as pictured, are the burial grounds; thousands of headstones all with immaculately carved names, ranks and religion. The War Graves Commission staff keep the grounds in as fine a condition as the weather allows. It is a beautiful and peaceful corner of England, an area over which my Father often flew and fought.
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The central memorial cross,the Cross of Sacrifice, is about 50 feet high, in white limestone. The Cross is a cast bronze Longsword, mounted blade down. This is the official Commonwealth War Memorial design, established in 1918. All Commonwealth war cemeteries containing more than 40 graves are marked with this Cross. It dominates the grounds. To the right of this cross is the Annex, an area set aside for Service personnel who died in England in peacetime. Buck is buried here. The last photo (without caption) is of this same Cross as situated in the main Canadian cemetery, taken from a distance through the portals of an adjoining memorial. The Canadian Pavilion can be seen at far left through the portals.
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The Annex.
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Dad's Headstone, before the inescapable moss and lichens took hold. With the rather typical English weather and the shade of ancient trees, Mothe Nature always wins.
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From the Toronto Star October 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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http://www.acesofww2.com/Canada/aces/McNair.htm
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Back from a Rhubarb. Personal collection.
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Personal inscription at base of headstone.
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Buck's military decorations/medals. from top left: Distinguished Service Order (DSO); Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and 2 Bars: 1939-45 Star:Aircrew Europe with Atlantic Star Bar: Africa Star: Defence Medal: Canadian Voluntary Service Medal with Bar:
Bottom:1939-45 War Medal; Korean War Medal with Oak Leaf: United Nations Korean War Medal: Coronation Medal: Canadian Long Service Medal:Legion d'Honneur: Croix de Guerre avec Palme.
Bottom:1939-45 War Medal; Korean War Medal with Oak Leaf: United Nations Korean War Medal: Coronation Medal: Canadian Long Service Medal:Legion d'Honneur: Croix de Guerre avec Palme.
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Brookwood Commonwealth War Cemetery.
This is the peaceful,majestic lane (Pirbright Road) leading from Brookwood village to the cemetery. At the end of this lane, thru' the high gate, the Canadian Pavilion and Garden are situated on the immediate left.
This is the peaceful,majestic lane (Pirbright Road) leading from Brookwood village to the cemetery. At the end of this lane, thru' the high gate, the Canadian Pavilion and Garden are situated on the immediate left.
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The Pillars and entrance gate at the bottom of the lane.
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