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William Leslie Beare

In memory of:

Private William Leslie Beare

October 3, 1943

Military Service


Service Number:

B/66035

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

48th Highlanders of Canada

Additional Information


Son of William and Grace Irene Beare, of Weston, Ontario, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 135 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. 7.

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 William Leslie Beare– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– In memory of the members of the 48th Highlanders of Canada who went to war and did not come home. Submitted on behalf of the 48th Highlanders Museum, 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, ON From the Toronto Star August 10 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Headstone of William L. Beare

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