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Son of Joseph and Elizabeth (née Selinger) Bachman, of Paddockwood, Saskatchewan. Brother of Jacob, Jerome, John, Elsie, Delores, Marlene and half brother of Joseph. He stated he was single and employed as a farm labourer. He embarked for overseas on June 16, 1943 and was taken on strength with the Regina Rifles Regiment on July 23, 1943. He served in Canada from December 30 ,1942 to June 16, 1943, the United Kingdom from June 17, 1943 to June 12, 1944 and Northwest Europe from June 13, 1944 until his death.
The Province of Saskatchewan has commemorated Rifleman Bachman by naming Bachman Lake in his honour.
<p>1939-45 Star, France-Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.</p>
Digital gallery of Rifleman Edward (Eddy) Bachman
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Grave Marker
The grave marker (2010) at the Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery located outside Reviers, about 4 kilometres from Juno Beach in Normandy, France. May he rest in peace. (K. Falconer & J. Stephens) -
Beny Sur Mer Canadian War Cemetery
The Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, located at Reviers, about 4 kilometres from Juno Beach in Normandy, France. (J. Stephens) -
Photo of Edward (Eddy) Bachman
In rememberance to Edward (Eddy) Bachman, beloved son and brother.
Digital gallery of
Rifleman Edward (Eddy) Bachman
Digital gallery of
Rifleman Edward (Eddy) Bachman
Digital gallery of
Rifleman Edward (Eddy) Bachman
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 241 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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