12 Field Regiment, R.C.A.
Canadian Army
3rd Canadian Infantry Division
ForceArmy, Artillery | 3rd Canadian Infantry Division
Service NumberH/67144 (10 District Depot - Royal Canadian Artillery)
RankGunner
Engagement1941-11-14 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
T.O.S. this Regiment1942-10-29 (12 Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery)
Overseas1942-07-21 | United Kingdom
Disembarked1944-06-06 | France D-DAY!
Date of Death1944-10-11 | Belgium
DiedDied accidentally (Own canon had a premature fire)
RecordsStudy the full service records
Birthdate1918-09-11
BirthplaceRossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Age26
ParentsSon of George and Irene KOZACK
ReligionUnited Church
OccupationFarmer
KOZACK, ALEXANDER - 12 Field Regiment, R.C.A.

Plot 8 | Row G | Grave 11

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
War Diary
War Diary 12 Field Regiment, R.C.A. October 11, 1944
Adopted Grave
Unknown
Temporary Burial
Temporary burial, Maldegem, Belgium
Coordinates Temporary Burial
51.22053,3.44792
Credits

Portrait: Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

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.

Adegem Canadian War Cemetery