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Orel Adelore Lessard

In memory of:

Guardsman Orel Adelore Lessard

March 1, 1945

Military Service

Service Number:

M/7591

Force:

Army

Unit:

Governor General's Foot Guards, R.C.A.C.

Division:

21st Armoured Regiment

Additional Information

Younger brother of both Anne Lessard, Edmonton and Yvonne Lessard, Peace River, Alberta

Commemorated on Page 534 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

GROESBEEK CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
Netherlands

Grave Reference:

VII. F. 7.

Location:

Groesbeek is located 10 km south east of the town of Nijmegen and close to the German frontier. The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery is 3 km north of the village and 1500 metres east of the main road to Nijmegen. On leaving the A73 motorway at the junction Overasselt Mook Groesbeek follow directions to Mook. Follow direction signs towards Mook War cemetery. After passing Mook War cemetery continue to the village of Groesbeek to a set of traffic lights. Turn left at the lights onto Dorpstraat passing through Groesbeek. The road name then changes to Molenweg. A Commonwealth War Graves Commission direction sign indicates the right hand turning from Molenweg onto the Zeven Heuvelenweg. The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery is located on the right hand side, about 1 km after entering this road. On the Memorial in the Canadian War Cemetery at Groesbeek are inscribed the following words:
Pro amicis mortui amicis vivimus, We live in the hearts of friends for whom we died.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave marker– Orel Adelore Lessard Grave Marker. Groesbeek Canadian war memorial July 2023

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    Grave marker – Orel Adelore Lessard Grave Marker. Groesbeek Canadian war memorial July 2023
  • Photo of Orel Adelore Lessard– b. 13 May 1922, Peace River, AB. Less than 5'3", he was called "PeeWee" by his friends. Enlisted 20 Jul 1943 Calgary (Ft Garry Horse). Transferred to GGFG after recuperating in Aldershot, UK from wounds. Wounded again in action, 27 Feb 1945.

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    Photo of Orel Adelore Lessard
    Photo of Orel Adelore Lessard – b. 13 May 1922, Peace River, AB. Less than 5'3", he was called "PeeWee" by his friends. Enlisted 20 Jul 1943 Calgary (Ft Garry Horse). Transferred to GGFG after recuperating in Aldershot, UK from wounds. Wounded again in action, 27 Feb 1945.
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Edmonton Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Edmonton Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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