Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Eric William Sherritt
In memory of:
Private Eric William Sherritt
August 19, 1942
Dieppe, France
Military Service
H/20715
29
Army
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada
Additional Information
March 25, 1913
Silver Creed Municipality, Manitoba
October 1, 1940
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Son of James Thomas and Jennett (née Ferguson) Sherritt, of Foxwarren, Manitoba.
Commemorated on Page 114 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION (ROUEN)
Seine-Maritime, France
Plot 4. Row R. Grave 9. Block S
The St. Sever Cemetery and Extension (Rouen) is situated about 3 kilometres south of Rouen Cathedral and a short distance west of the road from Rouen to Elbeuf. If travelling from Elbeuf or Caen on the N.138, follow Avenue Des Canadiens right down to the roundabout. Then take the fourth exit into Rue Stanislas De Jardin, and the cemetery lies 150 metres on the left. The CWGC signpost is located at the entrance of the cemetery. The cemetery covers an area of 49,885 square metres. The War Stone is on the boundary of the original Cemetery and the Extension, facing the City of Rouen War Memorial. The Cross is raised on a terrace on the further side of the Extension. The Chapel, cruciform and surmounted by a dome, is in the middle of the Extension.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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