Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Elmer Gordon Groom
In memory of:
Corporal Elmer Gordon Groom
October 2, 1963
Tel Aviv, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza)
Military Service
SF 56465
40
Army
Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps
1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF), Canadian Forces Decoration, Dag Hammarskjöld Medal
Additional Information
February 25, 1923
Grace Bay, Nova Scotia
April 1, 1942
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Son of James and Irene Groom. Husband of Dolores Groom. Father of James, Peter, Belinda, Richard and Joanne Groom. Brother of Richard, Jack, Beth, Ada, Doris and Isabel.
Commemorated on Page 120 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
GAZA WAR CEMETERY
Israel and Palestine (including Gaza)
Post War Plot A Row A Grave 118
Gaza is 3 kilometres inland from the Mediterranean coast, 65 kilometres south-west of Tel Aviv. From Israel stop at the Erez Crossing point and enter the VIP cabin for a pass to enter Gaza. Walk through "no man's land" to the taxis on the other side. Gaza War Cemetery is 1.5 kilometres north-east of the city near the Bureir Road and 370 metres from the railway station.
The Cemetery is approximately 8 kilometres to the left of the main dual carriageway, Highway 250 through Gaza, and is about 200 metres back from the road through an avenue of trees.
Alternatively, turn left off the highway after 4 kilometres, continuing with Highway 4 until Sha'arei Aza junction and turn right, then turn right into Gaza proper, heading back towards the border. In this direction the cemetery will be found on the right hand side after approximately 3 kilometres.
The cemetery is open every day from 7.00am to 3.00pm Visitors are strongly advised to seek travel advice from their Embassy or Consulate before travelling to Gaza.
Wheelchair access possible via main entrance. For further information and enquiries please contact maoffice@cwgc.org
Digital Collection
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Details
Corporal Elmer Gordon Groom – Corporal Elmer Gordon Groom in service uniform.
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