Cpl Otto Burian 20-C-15

Otto was born on January 23 1925 in Styal, Alberta, as the son of Amandus and Frieda Burian, who were immigrated from Germany to Canada just a month before WW 1. Otto was the youngest of the 7 brothers and three sisters. When he was five the family removed to British Columbia where they finally…

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Pte William Fitzhebert Bullen 14-C-4

William was born on November 8 1922 in Langford British Columbia as the son of Douglas B. F. and Cecilia Mary Bullen, of Langford. His brothers were J.D. F, J.T., R.G. and R.M Bullen (all four were in the army too). He was a student and member of the Church of England. He enlisted on…

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Pte Max Bradie Brown 4-A-4

Max was born on July 21 1920 in Innes Saskatchewan as the son of Randolph James Brown and Bessie Leesley (separated & divorced), of Oto, Iowa, U.S.A. He was a farmer and member of the United Church. He enlisted on June 4 1943 in Regina Saskatchewan and he went on February 25 1944 overseas to…

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L/Cpl Max Bossert 9-A-4

Max was born on November 4 1910 in Stirling Alberta, the son of August and Anna Bossert (both deceased). He was married on October 24 1934 with Ardella Bossert, of Magrath, Alberta. Their son was Hugh Lavoy Bossert and their daughters were Maxine June, La Bena Ann and Roe Eta May Bossert. Ardella remarried after…

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Pte Arthur Arnold Black 10-C-15

Arthur was born on October 14 1920 in Dalhousie New Brunswick as the son of John Cook Black and Jessie Ward Black, of Black Point, Restigouche Co, New Brunswick. His brother was Willard A. and sister Ethel W. Black. He was a clerk/bookkeeper and member of the United Church. He enlisted on September 3 1940…

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Pte Frederick Thomas Berry 16-A-12

Frederick was born on August 22 1908 in Regina Saskatchewan, the son of Thomas Charles and Margaret Ann Berry-Lewis. He was the husband of Sadie May Berry, of Vancouver BC. His brother was Frank L. Berry and his half-brothers were Raymond H. and Arthur S. Berry and sisters were May Clark-Berry and Muriel Darney-Berry. His…

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Pte Clifford Lorne Williams panel 11

Clifford was born on January 16 1919 in Halifax Nova Scotia as the son of Stanley Samuel (deceased in 1940) and Carolina Georgina Williams. They were married on August 30 1916 in Tufst Cove Nova Scotia. He was married on February 2 1940 in Pereau Nova Scotia with Edna May Williams, of Canning, King’s Co.,…

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Pte Leonard Rodgers panel 11

Leonard was born on September 2 1922 in Ile D’Anticosti Quebec as the son of Abraham Rodgers and Mrs. Mathilda Rodgers-Bezeault (both French Canadian), of Shelter Bay, Saguenay Co., Province of Quebec. He had two brothers, Joseph and Aimé Rodgers and one sister Flora Lemond-Rodgers. He was a journalier and member of the Roman Catholic…

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Pte Ernest David Harrison panel 11

Ernest was born on September 24 1923 in Vancouver as the son of Richard W. (address unknown) and Dorothy Lilian Harrison (both English) of New Westminster, British Columbia. His parents were married on February 26 1918 in London England. His brothers were William Frederick and Geoffrey Michael Harrison. His sisters were: Mrs. Beatrice May Messinger…

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Pte Robert Marshall Emery panel 11

Robert was born on October 10 1922 in Vancouver as the son of George William and Arvillia Victoria Emery, of Vancouver. They were married on May 18 1922 in Vancouver. His sisters were Madelyn Francis and Armine Arvillia Emery. He was a rigger and member of the United Church. He could not take on sports…

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