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Norman Lawrence Steele

In memory of:

Private Norman Lawrence Steele

October 27, 1944
Holland

Military Service


Service Number:

H/200093

Age:

30

Force:

Army

Unit:

Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada

Additional Information


Born:

December 25, 1913
Gladstone, Manitoba

Enlistment:

May 13, 1942
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Son of Lavina Steele; husband of Marjorie Steele, of Gilbert Plains, Manitoba.

Commemorated on Page 451 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:

11. D. 3.

Location:

BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY is located 39 Km north west of Antwerp and 19 Km after passing the Border into the Netherlands. The N11 connects Antwerp to Bergen op Zoom via Kapellen, Pulte, Hoogerheide and finally on to Bergen op Zoom. On reaching Bergen op Zoom railway station turn right onto the Stationsplein and after 200 M turn right onto the Bredastraat. Follow this road for 500 M where it becomes Wouwsestraatweg and carry straight on for 2.5 kilometres. The street name has now changed to the Ruytershoveweg and the BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY can be found on the left of this street. Steps into cemetery (not suitable for wheelchairs).

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of NORMAN LAWRENCE STEELE– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of NORMAN LAWRENCE STEELE– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Grave Marker– Photo taken on April 11, 2017 by Roger Shier
  • Entrance to Bergen-Op-Zoom Cemetary– Entrance to Bergen-Op-Zoom Cemetary where Norman L. Steele is buried.
  • Bergen-Op-Zoom Cemetary
  • Gravemarker
  • Roll of honour– Gilbert Plains honour roll including Norman L. Steele
  • Photo of Norman L. Steele and wife Marjorie.
  • Photo 1 of Norman Lawrence Steele– His wedding day.
  • Photo 2 of Norman Lawrence Steele– Norman L. Steele in uniform.
  • Photo 3 of Norman Lawrence Steele– Norman L. Steele in uniform in Scotland.
  • Medals
  • Memorial Cross Medal

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