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George Rollins

In memory of:

Rifleman George Rollins

August 27, 1944
In the field, France

Military Service


Service Number:

K/54463

Age:

20

Force:

Army

Unit:

Regina Rifle Regiment

Additional Information


Born:

September 14, 1923
Naksup, British Columbia

Enlistment:

July 22, 1943
Vancouver, British Columbia

Son of Claude Henry and Josephine Marie Rollins, of Nakusp, British Columbia.

Commemorated on Page 431 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

RYES WAR CEMETERY
Calvados, France

Grave Reference:

II. B. 4.

Location:

Leave Bayeux on the D12 to the east; at the village of Sommervieu carry straight on, following the D112, and after 3 kilometres turn right on to the D87. After climbing round a bend to the left, the cemetery will be found on the left hand side.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of GEORGE ROLLINS– George is on the right. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of GEORGE ROLLINS– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Other– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Letter– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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