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Alexander Howden Tough

In memory of:

Squadron Sergeant Major (WO.II) Alexander Howden Tough

August 19, 1942
Dieppe, France

Military Service


Service Number:

K/53790

Age:

42

Force:

Army

Unit:

Calgary Regiment, R.C.A.C.

Division:

14th Army Tank Regt.

Additional Information


Born:

April 1, 1900
Edinburgh, Scotland

Enlistment:

June 24, 1940
Vancouver, British Columbia

Husband of Valerie Helen Tough, of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Commemorated on Page 120 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:

L. 20.

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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  • Calgary Tank Regiment– Dieppe
  • Photo of Alexander Howden Tough
  • Medals– Submitted for the project: Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial Cross– Submitted for the project: Operation Picture Me
  • 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)
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Vancouver Sun.  Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Vancouver Sun.  Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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