2 Survey Regiment, R.C.A.
Canadian Army
2nd Canadian Corps
ForceArmy, Artillery | 2nd Canadian Corps
Service NumberF/51736 (6 District Depot, Halifax)
RankGunner
Engagement1943-01-05 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
T.O.S. this Regiment1943-10-31 (2 Survey Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery)
Overseas1943-10-23 | United Kingdom
Disembarked1944-07-05 | France
Date of Death1944-10-28 | Belgium
DiedKilled in action
RecordsStudy the full service records
Birthdate1921-09-19
BirthplaceHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Age23
ParentsSon of Arthur Russell and Mary FRY
2 Brothers overseas. Everett James and Oliver Esdale. 
1 Brother Fritz Gerald Francis serving Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (cook)
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationStudent
FRY, JAMES ERNEST - 2 Survey Regiment, R.C.A.

Plot 9 | Row F | Grave 11

" A PLEASANT SMILE AND KINDLY WORDS FOR EACH, HE DIED BELOVED BY ALL "

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
Temporary Burial
Temporary burial, Maldegem, Belgium
Tags
Royal Canadian Artillery
2nd Canadian Corps
Canadian Army
Credits

Photograph temporary burial: Eeklo Archive, Belgium.

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

Photographs Regimental and Division patch: JM-Militaria.

Photograph headstone: Michael van de Velde.