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George Kerslake

In memory of:

Private George Kerslake

August 19, 1942

Military Service

Service Number:

B/37099

Age:

23

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, R.C.I.C.

Additional Information

Born:

April 15, 1919
Mountain View, Ontario

Enlistment:

September 21, 1939
Hamilton, Ontario

Son of George and Mary Kerslake (one sister, Alma Kerslake) of Hamilton, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 86 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

DIEPPE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY (HAUTOT-SUR-MER)
Seine-Maritime, France

Grave Reference:

K. 45.

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.

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  • Grave Marker– Grave marker - Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Grave Marker – Grave marker - Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Stone of Remembrance - Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Stone of Remembrance - Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Entrance– Entrance - Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Entrance – Entrance - Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Cemetery– Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Cemetery
    Cemetery – Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star August 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star August 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of George Kerslake– In loving memory of an uncle I never knew.

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    Photo of George Kerslake
    Photo of George Kerslake – In loving memory of an uncle I never knew.
  • Letter from George Kerslake– With loving gratitude to a 22-year-old boy. Even though I never had the opportunity to know you, Uncle George, I have loved you and been grateful for your sacrifice for all of my life. Your niece, Cathy

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    Letter from George Kerslake
    Letter from George Kerslake – With loving gratitude to a 22-year-old boy. Even though I never had the opportunity to know you, Uncle George, I have loved you and been grateful for your sacrifice for all of my life. Your niece, Cathy
  • Letter from King George– "Lest We Forget."

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    Letter from King George
    Letter from King George – "Lest We Forget."
  • Death Notice– Forever remembered as a young man who really was "one in a thousand."

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    Death Notice
    Death Notice – Forever remembered as a young man who really was "one in a thousand."
  • Photo of George Kerslake– In loving remembrance of a dear brother, from your sister, Alma.

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    Photo of George Kerslake
    Photo of George Kerslake – In loving remembrance of a dear brother, from your sister, Alma.
  • Photo of George Kerslake– In loving memory of Pte. George Kerslake, killed in action at Dieppe, France, August 19th, 1942

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    Photo of George Kerslake – In loving memory of Pte. George Kerslake, killed in action at Dieppe, France, August 19th, 1942
  • Photo of George Kerslake's Family– Family of George Kerslake

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    Photo of George Kerslake's Family – Family of George Kerslake
  • Photo of George Kerslake– "Our love for you will never die."

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    Photo of George Kerslake
    Photo of George Kerslake – "Our love for you will never die."
  • Photo of George Kerslake– "A child's first steps into life should be the beginning of "many more" pleasant and worthwhile experiences. "Lest we forget." In loving memory of my Uncle George.

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    Photo of George Kerslake
    Photo of George Kerslake – "A child's first steps into life should be the beginning of "many more" pleasant and worthwhile experiences. "Lest we forget." In loving memory of my Uncle George.
  • Certificate– Registration of Death (George Kerslake)

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    Certificate – Registration of Death (George Kerslake)
  • 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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    Grave Marker
    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)
  • Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery– The Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, located just outside Dieppe, France. (J. Stephens)

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    Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery
    Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery – The Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, located just outside Dieppe, France. (J. Stephens)
  • Birth Certificate– Private George Kerslake - Birth Registraion

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    Birth Certificate
    Birth Certificate – Private George Kerslake - Birth Registraion
  • Photo of George Kerslake– Private George Kerslake - Aldershot, England - Post picture with inscription written by Annie Ross Davies Hurst - Great aunt of George Kerslake (Farnworth, England)

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    Photo of George Kerslake
    Photo of George Kerslake – Private George Kerslake - Aldershot, England - Post picture with inscription written by Annie Ross Davies Hurst - Great aunt of George Kerslake (Farnworth, England)
  • Paying respects– Private George Kerslake - Canadian Memorial Site - Woodlands Cemetery, Hamilton, Ontario - Remembered with his mother, Mary Ross Davies Kerslake and his sister, Alma Kerslake Gotro

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    Paying respects
    Paying respects – Private George Kerslake - Canadian Memorial Site - Woodlands Cemetery, Hamilton, Ontario - Remembered with his mother, Mary Ross Davies Kerslake and his sister, Alma Kerslake Gotro
  • Memorial– Private George Kerslake - Canadian Memorial - Remembered with his mother, Mary Ross Davies Kerslake and his sister Alma Kerslake Gotro - Woodlands Cemetery, Hamilton, Ontario

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    Memorial
    Memorial – Private George Kerslake - Canadian Memorial - Remembered with his mother, Mary Ross Davies Kerslake and his sister Alma Kerslake Gotro - Woodlands Cemetery, Hamilton, Ontario
  • Post Card– Private George Kerslake - WW II - Post Card home to Canada from Overseas - England - to Private Kerslake's father on the occasion of his birthday.

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    Post Card – Private George Kerslake - WW II - Post Card home to Canada from Overseas - England - to Private Kerslake's father on the occasion of his birthday.
  • Group Photo– Private George Kerslake - Group Photo - Royal Hamilton Light Infantry - Wentworth Division - Before going overseas - WW II - 1940

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    Group Photo – Private George Kerslake - Group Photo - Royal Hamilton Light Infantry - Wentworth Division - Before going overseas - WW II - 1940
  • Letter of Condolonces– Letter of Condolence to Family - Humphrey Mitchell, Minister of Labour

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    Letter of Condolonces
    Letter of Condolonces – Letter of Condolence to Family - Humphrey Mitchell, Minister of Labour
  • Letter– Letter of Condolence to Family - Department of National Defence

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    Letter
    Letter – Letter of Condolence to Family - Department of National Defence
  • Grave marker– Private George Kerslake - Memorial, Dieppe, France - by great Nephew, Mark Harding - April, 2001

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker – Private George Kerslake - Memorial, Dieppe, France - by great Nephew, Mark Harding - April, 2001

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