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William Alexander Hill

In memory of:

Private William Alexander Hill

October 5, 1945

Military Service

Service Number:

K/47965

Age:

30

Force:

Army

Unit:

Westminster Regiment (Motor), R.C.I.C.

Division:

(Motor), R

Citation(s):

1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.

Additional Information

Son of James and Winifred Hill, of Vancouver.

Commemorated on Page 524 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BURNABY (FOREST LAWN) MEMORIAL PARK
British Columbia, Canada

Grave Reference:

Restland Sec. Lot 164. Grave 1.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Family Photo– BR Winnifred and James FR Dorithy and Alex. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Family Photo – BR Winnifred and James FR Dorithy and Alex. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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    Photo of WILLIAM ALEXANDER HILL – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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  • Circumstances of death– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Circumstances of death – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– This is a photo copy that my great aunt has of a newspaper article about William Alexander Hill. If you would like more photos, please contact me, and I would be more than happy to provide more. (text or call)

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    Newspaper clipping – This is a photo copy that my great aunt has of a newspaper article about William Alexander Hill. If you would like more photos, please contact me, and I would be more than happy to provide more. (text or call)

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