Among the first to land in France with the 4th Canadian Armoured Division.
Died of wounds received in action from the day before.
Had 3 brothers in the army. L/Cpl Joseph W. (West Nova Scotia Highlanders), Sgt Frederick A. (10 Canadian Infantry Brigade) and Herbert Malcolm F/16767 (North Nova Scotia Highlanders). Herbert was killed in action on March 25, 1945 in Germany. Herbert is re-buried in Groesbeek War Cemetery, Netherlands Plot 19, Row A, Grave 1.
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Medals
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
51.032268335111,2.8605425433708
Photos
Credits
Portrait and Photos: Canadian Virtual War Memorial.
Info from War Diary and Service Records: LAC (Library Archive Canada).
Photographs Regimental and Division patch: JM-Militaria.
Photograph headstone: Michael van de Velde.
