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Jack Thane Crossman

In memory of:

Gunner Jack Thane Crossman

September 27, 1944
Italy

Military Service


Service Number:

F/96517

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Canadian Artillery

Division:

2 Field Regt.

Citation(s):

39-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, CVSM and Clasp.

Additional Information


Born:

March 17, 1923
Central Bedeque, Prince Edward Island

Enlistment:

March 20, 1942
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Son of Solomon and Evelyn Crossman of Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Brother of Weldon, Doris and Jennie.

Commemorated on Page 283 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:

IV. E. 21.

Location:

The AREZZO WAR CEMETERY lies on the main road from Rome to Florence (Route No.69) in the rural locality of Indicatore in the Commune and Province of Arezzo. From the highway A1, Rome - Milano, take the Arezzo exit and head towards Arezzo. Before reaching the town turn left and follow signposts to Indicatore. On reaching Route No.69 turn left towards Florence and the AREZZO WAR CEMETERY can be found on the left after 1 kilometre. The cemetery is permanently open and may be visited outside the working hours of the local gardening, but will be unmanned. The local gardening staff working hours are as follows:
From first Monday in April:
Monday to Thursday: 07.30 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 16.45
Friday: 7.30 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 15.30
From first Monday in October:
Monday to Thursday: 08.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 16.00
Friday: 08.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 15.00

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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