Royal Winnipeg Rifles, R.C.I.C.
3rd Canadian Infantry Division

Ukrainian roots.

Original member of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles since April 5, 1941.

Killed by shell fire. Body was resting in a barn which was set on fire by more shell fire.

1 Brother in the army overseas. Not reported as war dead.

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Medals
1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Service Volunteer Medal (with Clasp), 1939-45 War Medal
1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Service Volunteer Medal (with Clasp), 1939-45 War Medal
Adopted Grave
Unknown
Coordinates Temporary Burial
51.2436,3.48887
Credits

Info from War Diary and Service Records: LAC (Library Archive Canada).

Photograph Regimental patch: Combat-Relics.

Photograph Division patch: JM-Militaria.

Photograph headstone: Michael van de Velde.

Adegem Canadian War Cemetery