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Military service
Service number:
716246
Age:
24
Rank:
Private
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Division:
87th Bn.
Birth:
September 3, 1982
Death:
April 9, 1917
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
1.C.30.
Additional information
Pte. Swan was born in West New Annan, Nova Scotia on 3 May,1892. He was the son of Walter Foster and Jennet (née Anderson) Swan. For additional information please visit: http://www.kingandempire.com/calvinswan1.html
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Photo of Calvin Swan
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Canadian Cemetery No 2
Canadian Cemetery No. 2 - The Canadian Cemetery No. 2 is located on Vimy Ridge and is attached to the grounds of Canada's Vimy Memorial. The cemetery is about 6 kilometres north of Arras, France.(John & Anne Stephens 2013) -
Grave Marker
The grave marker at the Canadian Cemetery No. 2 is located by the grounds of Canada's Vimy Memorial. The cemetery is about 6 kilometres north of Arras, France. May he rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013)
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Private Calvin Anderson Swan
Digital gallery of
Private Calvin Anderson Swan
Digital gallery of
Private Calvin Anderson Swan
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 335 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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