Pte Harvey Nystrom 6-C-4
Harvey was born on July 22 1922 in Glen Park Alberta as the son of Carl A. and Syster Nystrom, of Glen Park. He had some sisters and brothers.
His profession was a farmer and he was member of the Lutheran Church.
He enlisted on December 9 1942 in Edmonton and he went overseas to the UK on May 22 1943.
Harvey took part of D-day June 6 1944 and he was killed in action thereafter on Saturday June 10 age 21 in the B Coy near Putot en Bessin.. And he was temporarily buried in Putot en Bessin and reburied on January 18 1945 in Bretteville S/Laize.
At his headstone: EVER REMEMBERED BY MOTHER AND DAD SISTERS AND BROTHERS
His medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM & Clasp.
His name is at the monument in Putot en Bessin.