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James McNamara

In memory of:

Corporal James McNamara

August 19, 1942

Military Service

Service Number:

B/37633

Age:

28

Force:

Army

Unit:

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

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information

Son of John and Mary Ann McNamara, of Thorold, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 98 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. 36.

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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  • Newspaper clipping– Toronto Star 1942

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    Newspaper clipping – Toronto Star 1942
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Photo of JAMES MCNAMARA– Stone of Remembrance - Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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

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

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

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram December 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the St. Catharines Standard 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the St. Catharines Standard 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the St. Catharines Standard 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the St. Catharines Standard 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Hamilton Spectator c.1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Hamilton Spectator c.1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From a World War 2 issue of the St Catharines Standard .c1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From a World War 2 issue of the St Catharines Standard .c1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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