Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Colin David Dort
In memory of:
Private Colin David Dort
September 16, 1944
Military Service
F/52631
19
Army
The Royal Canadian Regiment
Additional Information
November 20, 1924
Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia
June 24, 1943
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Son of Joseph and Mary Dort.
Commemorated on Page 293 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
I, D, 11.
CORIANO RIDGE WAR CEMETERY is 3.5 kilometres west of Riccione, a seaside resort on the Adriatic coast, and is reached by turning west off the main Rimini/Riccione road about 1 kilometre north-west of Riccione. In the town of Riccione is a sign leading to the Coriano Ridge War Cemetery. Carry on in the direction of Coriano until a 'T' junction is reached. Turn left and after a short distance the Cemetery will be found on the right-hand side. The cemetery is permanently open and may be visited outside the working hours of the local gardening staff, but will be unmanned.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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Memorial – A remembrance of my great uncle, Pte. Colin Dort from Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, a family with a strong military history. I never got to meet him, but am so proud of his ultimate gift to us and to Canada. Thank you Uncle Colin for your service. A lifetime dream to visit your resting place is about to come true as I am booked to visit in Nov, this year (2023) -
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Paying respects – I had the honor of visiting my uncle Colins resting place in 2023, beautifully kept grounds , and thank you to all our veteran’s for your service ???? -
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Coriano Ridge War Cemetery
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