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Dennis Gwynfryn Ambrey

In memory of:

Private Dennis Gwynfryn Ambrey

August 19, 1942
Dieppe, France

Military Service


Service Number:

B/67708

Age:

27

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Regiment of Canada, R.C.I.C.

Additional Information


Born:

May 3, 1915
Risca, Caerphilly, Wales

Enlistment:

June 6, 1940
Toronto, Ontario

Son of Fred J. and Elsie Ambrey. Husband of Grace Lillian Ambrey, of Eden Grove, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 54 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:

J. 56.

Location:

From the centre of Dieppe take the Avenue Gambetta and Avenue des Canadiens. Head along the N27 out of Dieppe in the direction of Rouen until the first roundabout where there is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission sign. Go across the roundabout and continue until you reach a second roundabout. Take the first turning right where there is another CWGC sign. Continue until Chemin des Jonquilles, a road on the left. The Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery is on the right of this road and is clearly visible.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of Dennis Gwynfryn Ambrey
  • Newspaper clipping– Toronto Daily Star; Toronto, Ontario; 14 Dec 1942; Pg 8.
  • Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery– The Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, located just outside Dieppe, France. (J. Stephens)
  • Grave Marker– The grave marker at the Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery located approximately 5 km. from the beach of Dieppe, France. May he rest in peace. (K. Falconer & J. Stephens)

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