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George David Collins

In memory of:

Private George David Collins

September 16, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

B/74189

Force:

Army

Unit:

48th Highlanders of Canada

Additional Information

Commemorated on Page 276 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

NAPLES WAR CEMETERY
Italy

Grave Reference:

I. J. 9.

Location:

The NAPLES WAR CEMETERY lies in the locality of Miano at Via Vincenzo Ianfolla in the Commune and Province of Naples. It is situated on high ground about 4 kilometres north of the centre of the town. Take Highway A, Rome-Naples. After the last toll booth, carry on following the signs for the airport. Pass the end of the airport approach road and turn right at the next 'T' junction following the main road for about 4 kilometres. The CWGC's first sign will then be seen.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Badge– 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

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    Badge – 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
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Preston Ontario Cenotaph– Dedicated November 8, 1926. The names of Preston soldiers killed in the Second World War were added in 1949.

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    Preston Ontario Cenotaph
    Preston Ontario Cenotaph – Dedicated November 8, 1926. The names of Preston soldiers killed in the Second World War were added in 1949.
  • Preston Ontario Wall of Remembrance Mural– Mural by D. Sopha. Located adjacent to the Preston Cenotaph.

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    Preston Ontario Wall of Remembrance Mural
    Preston Ontario Wall of Remembrance Mural – Mural by D. Sopha. Located adjacent to the Preston Cenotaph.

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