17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars, R.C.A.C.
17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars, R.C.A.C.
3rd Canadian Infantry Division
ForceArmy, Reconnaissance
Service NumberA/105478
RankTrooper
Engagement1942-12-07 | London, Ontario, Canada
Overseas1943-07-17 | United Kingdom
Disembarked1944-06-12 | France
Date of Death1944-10-19 | Netherlands
DiedKilled in action
RecordsStudy the full service records
Birthdate1922-05-17
BirthplaceBarrie, Ontario, Canada
Age22
ParentsSon of William Henry and Minnie MEREDITH
ReligionUnited Church of Canada
OccupationTruck Diver
MEREDITH, HOWARD WILLIAM - 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars, R.C.A.C.

Plot 9 | Row D | Grave 6

" FATHER, IN THY GRACIOUS KEEPING LEAVE WE NOW OUR LOVED ONE SLEEPING "

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
No
Temporary Burial
Temporary burial, Maldegem, Belgium
Coordinates Temporary Burial
51.22053,3.44792
Credits

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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