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Joseph William Lapp

In memory of:

Sergeant Joseph William Lapp

October 3, 1943

Military Service


Service Number:

B/73366

Age:

32

Force:

Army

Unit:

48th Highlanders of Canada

Additional Information


Born:

July 22, 1911
Midland, Ontario

Enlistment:

September 13, 1939
Toronto, Ontario

Son of William and Blanche Lapp. Husband of Elizabeth Hurst Lapp, of Toronto, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 179 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

III. B. 4.

Location:

The BARI WAR CEMETERY lies south of Bari, in the rural locality of Carbonara in the Commune and Province of Bari. It is reached from the town by proceeding south along the Taranto road (Route No.100) for about 8.5 kilometres. The turning to the right, leading to Carbonara di Bari, is taken and the Cemetery lies on the right about 1.5 kilometres further on. From the North, take the exit to Bari North and continue on the Tangenziale in the direction of Brindisi. Take Exit No.12, Bari Carbonara, and continue into town. Proceed around the square in the direction of Triggiano. Follow this road across the traffic lights and the BARI WAR CEMETERY can be found on the left hand side. From the South, follow the Tangenziale (main road) and exit at Carbonara Bari, then proceed as above.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of JOSEPH WILLIAM LAPP– of the 48th Highlanders of Canada
  • Headstone of Joseph William Lapp
  • Photo of Joseph William Lapp– Sergeant Joseph William Lapp, 48th Highlanders
  • Newspaper Clipping
  • Photo of Joseph William Lapp– In memory of the students from Midland High School who served during World War 11 and did not return. 

Photos submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me, on behalf of Midland Legion Branch 80 190 Queen St. Midland, Ontario.

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