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Miroslaw Stawnychka

In memory of:

Private Miroslaw Stawnychka

December 20, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

L/154496

Age:

26

Force:

Army

Unit:

South Saskatchewan Regiment, R.C.I.C.

Additional Information

Born:

July 25, 1918
Canora, Saskatchewan

Enlistment:

June 10, 1944
Prince George, British Columbia

Son of John and Elsie Stawnychka, of Canora, Saskatchewan.

Commemorated on Page 451 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

GROESBEEK CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
Netherlands

Grave Reference:

I. G. 13.

Location:

Groesbeek is located 10 km south east of the town of Nijmegen and close to the German frontier. The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery is 3 km north of the village and 1500 metres east of the main road to Nijmegen. On leaving the A73 motorway at the junction Overasselt Mook Groesbeek follow directions to Mook. Follow direction signs towards Mook War cemetery. After passing Mook War cemetery continue to the village of Groesbeek to a set of traffic lights. Turn left at the lights onto Dorpstraat passing through Groesbeek. The road name then changes to Molenweg. A Commonwealth War Graves Commission direction sign indicates the right hand turning from Molenweg onto the Zeven Heuvelenweg. The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery is located on the right hand side, about 1 km after entering this road. On the Memorial in the Canadian War Cemetery at Groesbeek are inscribed the following words:
Pro amicis mortui amicis vivimus, We live in the hearts of friends for whom we died.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Group Photo– Mack Stawnychka to the right and an unidentified fellow soldier overseas in Europe. Could be in England.

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    Group Photo – Mack Stawnychka to the right and an unidentified fellow soldier overseas in Europe. Could be in England.
  • Funeral– Mack Stawnychka is attending a funeral for a fellow soldier on Kiska Island in 1943.

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    Funeral
    Funeral – Mack Stawnychka is attending a funeral for a fellow soldier on Kiska Island in 1943.
  • Poem– Remembrance Day Poem

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    Poem
    Poem – Remembrance Day Poem
  • Photo of Mack Stawnychka– On an army ship going to Nanaimo

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    Photo of Mack Stawnychka
    Photo of Mack Stawnychka – On an army ship going to Nanaimo
  • Photo of Mack Stawnychka– He is dressed in his Canadian Army uniform

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    Photo of Mack Stawnychka
    Photo of Mack Stawnychka – He is dressed in his Canadian Army uniform
  • Remembrance Day Poem

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    Remembrance Day Poem
    Remembrance Day Poem
  • Group Photo– A photo of Mack Stawnychka on the right with an army buddy from his unit named Nick. Last name is unknown.

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    Group Photo – A photo of Mack Stawnychka on the right with an army buddy from his unit named Nick. Last name is unknown.
  • Group Photo– This is a photo of Mack as a child in Saskatchewan Canada standing alongside his dad John Stawnychka who is holding Mack's little sister Rose. Mack was always loved and remembered by his dad for his kind nature.

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    Group Photo – This is a photo of Mack as a child in Saskatchewan Canada standing alongside his dad John Stawnychka who is holding Mack's little sister Rose. Mack was always loved and remembered by his dad for his kind nature.
  • Group Photo– Mack Stawnychka and an unidentified fellow army buddy having a friendly boxing match in their spare time.

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    Group Photo – Mack Stawnychka and an unidentified fellow army buddy having a friendly boxing match in their spare time.
  • Photo of MIROSLAW STAWNYCHKA– Mack Stawnychka Cherished brother of Margaret

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    Photo of MIROSLAW STAWNYCHKA – Mack Stawnychka Cherished brother of Margaret
  • Group Photo– Photo of Mack Stawnychka with his army buddy. While their rifles were for combat they were also used for protecting and being protected by their brother-in-arms.

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    Group Photo – Photo of Mack Stawnychka with his army buddy. While their rifles were for combat they were also used for protecting and being protected by their brother-in-arms.
  • Attestation paper– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Attestation paper
    Attestation paper – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Document– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Document – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Correspondence– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Correspondence
    Correspondence – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Correspondence– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Correspondence
    Correspondence – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of MIROSLAW STAWNYCHKA– An early photo of Mack with his beloved sister Margaret Stawnychka both at home on their farm in Saskatchewan Canada.

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    Photo of MIROSLAW STAWNYCHKA
    Photo of MIROSLAW STAWNYCHKA – An early photo of Mack with his beloved sister Margaret Stawnychka both at home on their farm in Saskatchewan Canada.
  • Grave marker– Miroslaw "Mack" Stawnychka. Much loved. Not forgotten.

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker – Miroslaw "Mack" Stawnychka. Much loved. Not forgotten.
  • Photo of MIROSLAW STAWNYCHKA– Miroslaw "Mack" Stawnychka. This cherished photo belongs to Mack's sister Margaret.

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    Photo of MIROSLAW STAWNYCHKA
    Photo of MIROSLAW STAWNYCHKA – Miroslaw "Mack" Stawnychka. This cherished photo belongs to Mack's sister Margaret.
  • Family Photo– Miroslaw "Mack" Stawnychka at home in Saskatchewan Canada on the far right hugging his farm dog. His sister Margaret standing in the back holding a puppy and little sister Rose sitting in front. They certainly loved their animal companions.

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    Family Photo
    Family Photo – Miroslaw "Mack" Stawnychka at home in Saskatchewan Canada on the far right hugging his farm dog. His sister Margaret standing in the back holding a puppy and little sister Rose sitting in front. They certainly loved their animal companions.
  • Group Photo– Pte. Miroslaw Stawnychka with a fellow soldier from his unit

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    Group Photo – Pte. Miroslaw Stawnychka with a fellow soldier from his unit
  • Newspaper Clipping

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    Newspaper Clipping
    Newspaper Clipping
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping
    Newspaper Clipping – From the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Temporary Grave Marker– Original Photo Of Original World War 2 Burial Cross

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    Temporary Grave Marker
    Temporary Grave Marker – Original Photo Of Original World War 2 Burial Cross
  • Group Photo– Pte. Miroslaw "Mack" Stawnychka with his army buddies

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    Group Photo
    Group Photo – Pte. Miroslaw "Mack" Stawnychka with his army buddies

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