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Lorne William Black

In memory of:

Corporal Lorne William Black

September 14, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

B/51885

Age:

28

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Winnipeg Rifles

Additional Information

Son of William and Florence Black; husband of Evelyn Black, of Milton, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 251 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

CALAIS CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY (Leubringhen)
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

4. B. 12.

Location:

Leubringhen is a village in the Department of the Pas-de-Calais, halfway between Calais and Boulogne. The Calais Canadian War Cemetery is in Leubringhen and is situated on the east side of the Calais-Boulogne road, 14 kilometres from Calais. From Calais leave the motorway at junction 9 and turn left onto the N3-E402 toward St Inglevert. Proceed through the village and immediately after, turn first left over motorway bridge and follow the road for approximately 250 metres. The Calais Canadian War Cemetery will be found on the left.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave Marker– Grave marker - Calais Canadian War Cemetery … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Grave Marker – Grave marker - Calais Canadian War Cemetery … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Cemetery– Entrance - Calais Canadian War Cemetery … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Cemetery – Entrance - Calais Canadian War Cemetery … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Cemetery– Calais Canadian War Cemetery … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Cemetery – Calais Canadian War Cemetery … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Photo of LORNE WILLIAM BLACK– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of LORNE WILLIAM BLACK – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Statement of War Gratuity– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Statement of War Gratuity – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Membership Card– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Membership Card – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Id Card– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Id Card – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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    Id Card – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • License– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    License – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Letter– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Attestation paper– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Attestation paper – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo– This photo was found in Lorne's military service file. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo – This photo was found in Lorne's military service file. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Hamilton Spectator c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Hamilton Spectator c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Hamilton Spectator c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Hamilton Spectator c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Hamilton Spectator c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Hamilton Spectator c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Hamilton Spectator c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Hamilton Spectator c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Lorne William Black

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    Photo of Lorne William Black
  • Biography– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Biography – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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