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Son of Hector MacKinnon of North Syndey, Nova Scotia.
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Private Owen Charles MacKinnon
Minister of Veterans Affairs Daniel J. MacDonald is seen here paying respects to former comrade, Owen Charles MacKinnon of the Cape Breton Highlanders. Daniel J MacDonald served with the Cape Breton Highlanders as a Sergeant during the Italian Campaign. He was wounded in action during the Battle of Senio River in December of 1944 and later served as the Minister of Veterans Affairs from 1972 to 1980. <P>
This photo was taken in 1975 during the 30th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign. <P>
(Photo from the Brehaut Family Collection)
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Minister of Veterans Affairs Daniel J. MacDonald is seen here paying respects to former comrade, Owen Charles MacKinnon of the Cape Breton Highlanders. Daniel J MacDonald served with the Cape Breton Highlanders as a Sergeant during the Italian Campaign. He was wounded in action during the Battle of Senio River in December of 1944 and later served as the Minister of Veterans Affairs from 1972 to 1980. <P> This photo was taken in 1975 during the 30th Anniversary of the Italian Campaign. <P> (Photo from the Brehaut Family Collection)
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Page 374 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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ANCONA WAR CEMETERY Italy
The ANCONA WAR CEMETERY lies in the rural locality of Tavernelle, in the Commune and Province of Ancona, 3 kilometres south of the town of Ancona.
The ANCONA WAR CEMETERY is reached from the town by following the Varono-Camerano road up the hill past the Ancona Communal Cemetery on the left. Continuing straight down the hill for about 200 metres, visitors will find the War Cemetery on the right.
Alternatively, leave the Austostrada at Ancona Sud and take the SS16 towards Ancona. After approximately 3 kilometres (via Pietro Filonze) turn right to pass in front of the wholesale fruit markets; pass under the railway line and at the next junction turn left. The War Cemetery is found after several kilometres on the left shortly after a FINA petrol filling station. This route is signposted.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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