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Son of Daniel and Celia Cannon, of Pownal, Prince Edward Island.
The following poem was written by his sister Mrs. Mary Cannon Doyle.
He was a young country guy, working with his Dad,
Who had failing eyesight, which made our Willie sad;
I saw him walk before the plough at the age of eight,
To guide his Daddy's horses, so the furrow would be straight.
How he loved Mount Mellick and all the folks within,
When he left our home for battle,
Tears replaced this young man's friendly grin,
Our pastor brought the message
Killed in Action" was how it read,
Dear Lord, "Please be with us"
was what our mother said.
In Holland, he met a girl,
and he regarded her as the Best,
Mom was first to tell her,
Willie has gone to rest.
Now we see pictures of his grave,
with flowers so bright,
Thanks to the people of Holland,
the Cemetery is a pleasing sight.
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Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
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Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
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Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
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Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
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Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
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In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 501 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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GROESBEEK CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY Netherlands
Groesbeek is located 10 km south east of the town of Nijmegen and close to the German frontier. The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery is 3 km north of the village and 1500 metres east of the main road to Nijmegen. On leaving the A73 motorway at the junction Overasselt Mook Groesbeek follow directions to Mook. Follow direction signs towards Mook War cemetery. After passing Mook War cemetery continue to the village of Groesbeek to a set of traffic lights. Turn left at the lights onto Dorpstraat passing through Groesbeek. The road name then changes to Molenweg. A Commonwealth War Graves Commission direction sign indicates the right hand turning from Molenweg onto the Zeven Heuvelenweg. The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery is located on the right hand side, about 1 km after entering this road.
On the Memorial in the Canadian War Cemetery at Groesbeek are inscribed the following words:
Pro amicis mortui amicis vivimus, We live in the hearts of friends for whom we died.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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