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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Lawrence Joseph Sexton

In memory of:

Lance Corporal Lawrence Joseph Sexton

August 26, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

B/42769

Age:

24

Force:

Army

Unit:

48th Highlanders of Canada

Additional Information

Born:

August 30, 1919
Toronto, Ontario

Enlistment:

August 1, 1940
Toronto, Ontario

Commemorated on Page 440 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

MONTECCHIO WAR CEMETERY
Italy

Grave Reference:

III. E. 9.

Location:

The War Cemetery lies in the locality of Montecchio in the Commune of Montelabbate (Province of Pesaro). It stands on rising ground just North of the main road from Pesaro to Urbino, about 12 kilometres west of Pesaro. If approaching by car, take the road 423 from Pesaro to Urbino, following the signs for Montecchio. Just before entering the town, the Cemetery will be seen on the right hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Badge– In memory of the members of the 48th Highlanders of Canada who went to war and did not come home. Submitted on behalf of the 48th Highlanders Museum, 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, ON

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    Badge – In memory of the members of the 48th Highlanders of Canada who went to war and did not come home. Submitted on behalf of the 48th Highlanders Museum, 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, ON
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Lawrence Sexton– In memory of the members of the 48th Highlanders of Canada who went to war and did not come home. Submitted on behalf of the 48th Highlanders Museum, 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, ON M5J 1W9 Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me.

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    Photo of Lawrence Sexton
    Photo of Lawrence Sexton – In memory of the members of the 48th Highlanders of Canada who went to war and did not come home. Submitted on behalf of the 48th Highlanders Museum, 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, ON M5J 1W9 Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me.
  • Family Photo– Sexton family photo at gravesite. Grandson Rob with his wife Lisa and children, Jacob, Emma and Nathaniel

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    Family Photo – Sexton family photo at gravesite. Grandson Rob with his wife Lisa and children, Jacob, Emma and Nathaniel
  • Paying Respects– 3 great grandchildren behind gravestone. Jacob, Emma and Nathaniel Sexton

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    Paying Respects
    Paying Respects – 3 great grandchildren behind gravestone. Jacob, Emma and Nathaniel Sexton

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