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Andrew Churchill

In memory of:

Gunner Andrew Churchill

February 6, 1945

Military Service


Service Number:

970700

Age:

33

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Artillery

Division:

59 (Newfoundland) Heavy Regt.,

Additional Information


Born:

January 1, 1912
Portugal Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador

Son of William and Selina Belinda Churchill.

Commemorated on Page 150 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

SITTARD WAR CEMETERY
Netherlands

Grave Reference:

B. 18.

Location:

Sittard lies on the main road from Maastricht to Roemond 19 km north east of Maastricht and 29 km south west of Roemond.From Maastricht the E25 leads for 22 km north east towards Lindelheuvel. From Lindelheuvel lies the right hand turning towards Sittard (5 Km). The cemetery is located approximately 1500 metres from the town centre, on a road called Kromstraat, a road leading from the Rijksweg Zuid. The cemetery can also be reached from a road leading from the N276 at the junction of the road running between Sittard and Geleen. At this junction follow the direction towards Sittard itself. Alternatively approaching from the centre of Sittard follow the road towards Geleen. The cemetery is signposted thereafter.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

Send us your images

  • Picture of Andrew Churchill– "Andrew in civilian clothes"
  • Picture of Andrew Churchill 2– "Andrew wearing Newfoundland Constabulary uniform prior to Second
 World War."
  • Military Weapon– "This military weapon (presently situated in Corner Brook) was used by
 the Royal Artillery."

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