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Charles Kelland

In memory of:

Gunner Charles Kelland

October 1, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

971283

Age:

25

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Artillery

Division:

166 (Newfoundland) Field Regt.

Additional Information

Son of Jacob and Aseneth Kelland, of Victoria, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 350 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY
Italy

Grave Reference:

II, C, 25.

Location:

Castiglione dei Pepoli is a town in the Province of Bologna about 60 kilometres north of Florence and about 60 kilometres south of Bologna. It is situated in mountainous country near the highest point of the road connecting Prato and Bologna. The cemetery is on the west side of the road a little to the north of the town. Take the autostrada A1 and leave it at Roncobilaccio exit and keep heading for Castiglione. The cemetery is at the edge of the road on the right entering the town. The cemetery is permanently open and may be visited anytime.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Picture of Charles Kelland– "Charles in his uniform"

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    Picture of Charles Kelland
    Picture of Charles Kelland – "Charles in his uniform"
  • The 166 Squadron– "The 166 Squadron fighting in Europe during the Second World War."

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    The 166 Squadron
    The 166 Squadron – "The 166 Squadron fighting in Europe during the Second World War."
  • Plaque– "Charles is commemorated on this plaque"

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    Plaque
    Plaque – "Charles is commemorated on this plaque"
  • Military Weapon– "This military weapon (presently situated in Corner Brook) was used by the Royal Artillery."

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    Military Weapon
    Military Weapon – "This military weapon (presently situated in Corner Brook) was used by the Royal Artillery."
  • Town Hall and Monument– "Town Hall and Monument in Victoria, Newfoundland where Charles is commemorated."

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    Town Hall and Monument
    Town Hall and Monument – "Town Hall and Monument in Victoria, Newfoundland where Charles is commemorated."

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