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William James Southwood

In memory of:

Private William James Southwood

August 19, 1942

Military Service

Service Number:

B/66568

Age:

29

Force:

Army

Unit:

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

Additional Information

Born:

April 13, 1913
Toronto, Ontario

Enlistment:

September 7, 1939
Toronto, Ontario

Son of James and Alice Elizabeth Southwood, of Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 116 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:

J. 34.

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 William James Southwood– In memory of the students from Western Technical School, Toronto who served during World War II and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Photo of William James Southwood
    Photo of William James Southwood – In memory of the students from Western Technical School, Toronto who served during World War II and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Newspaper Clipping– William Southwood pictured amongst other Dieppe casualties, as published in the Toronto Star December 1942.

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    Newspaper Clipping
    Newspaper Clipping – William Southwood pictured amongst other Dieppe casualties, as published in the Toronto Star December 1942.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star September 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star September 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Medals– The medals attributed to Pte. Southwood Royal Regiment of Canada who was killed in the raid on Dieppe August 19, 1942. The two stones pictured were taken from Puys ‘Blue’ beach where Pte Southwood and so many of his Regiment were killed. (Donors collection)

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    Medals
    Medals – The medals attributed to Pte. Southwood Royal Regiment of Canada who was killed in the raid on Dieppe August 19, 1942. The two stones pictured were taken from Puys ‘Blue’ beach where Pte Southwood and so many of his Regiment were killed. (Donors collection)
  • Memorabilia– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Memorabilia
    Memorabilia – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Memorial Cross– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Memorial Cross
    Memorial Cross – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Western Technical School– In memory of the students from Western Technical School, Toronto who served during World War II and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Western Technical School
    Western Technical School – In memory of the students from Western Technical School, Toronto who served during World War II and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Memorial Plaque– In memory of the students from Western Technical School, Toronto who served during World War II and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Memorial Plaque
    Memorial Plaque – In memory of the students from Western Technical School, Toronto who served during World War II and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • 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– 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)

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