Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Robert William Asbil
In memory of:
Corporal Robert William Asbil
July 13, 1963
Carmacks, Yukon Territories
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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September 15, 1933
Rawdon, Quebec
August 8, 1956
Cpl. Asbil was born in Rawdon, Quebec. Prior to joining the Force he attended Agriculture College and managed farms and a ranch. He was in line for commendation for having solved a difficult murder case and was one of the best revolver shots in the RCMP. Cpl. Asbil and three other members died in an RCMP aircraft which crashed when attempting to land at Carmacks, Yukon Territory. Cpl. Absil was married to Joyce and they had a daughter.
Commemorated on Page 122 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honour Roll Book.
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Corporal Robert William Asbil – © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police -
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Inscription on Grave marker – Photo courtesy of www.rcmpgraves.com -
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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