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Roy Howard Griffin

In memory of:

Private Roy Howard Griffin

May 28, 1944

Military Service


Service Number:

A/105364

Age:

20

Force:

Army

Unit:

48th Highlanders of Canada

Additional Information


Born:

June 12, 1923
Galt, Ontario

Enlistment:

November 20, 1942
London, Ontario

Son of Frederick and Mary Griffin, of Galt, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 322 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

II. A. 7.

Location:

The NAPLES WAR CEMETERY lies in the locality of Miano at Via Vincenzo Ianfolla in the Commune and Province of Naples. It is situated on high ground about 4 kilometres north of the centre of the town. Take Highway A, Rome-Naples. After the last toll booth, carry on following the signs for the airport. Pass the end of the airport approach road and turn right at the next 'T' junction following the main road for about 4 kilometres. The CWGC's first sign will then be seen.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Badge– In memory of the members of the 48th Highlanders of Canada who went to war and did not come home. Submitted on behalf of the 48th Highlanders Museum, 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, ON
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted  for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted  for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted  for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted  for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram May 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Grave Marker

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