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Gordon Ernest Barrett

In memory of:

Private Gordon Ernest Barrett

August 19, 1942

Military Service

Service Number:

A/21926

Age:

24

Force:

Army

Unit:

Essex Scottish Regiment, R.C.I.C.

Additional Information

Born:

July 18, 1918
Windsor, Ontario

Enlistment:

September 22, 1939
Windsor, Ontario

Son of George H. and Kate Barrett, of Windsor, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 57 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

DIEPPE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY (HAUTOT-SUR-MER)
Seine-Maritime, France

Grave Reference:

G. 65.

Location:

From the centre of Dieppe take the Avenue Gambetta and Avenue des Canadiens. Head along the N27 out of Dieppe in the direction of Rouen until the first roundabout where there is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission sign. Go across the roundabout and continue until you reach a second roundabout. Take the first turning right where there is another CWGC sign. Continue until Chemin des Jonquilles, a road on the left. The Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery is on the right of this road and is clearly visible.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave Marker– The grave marker at the Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery located approximately 5 km. from the beach of Dieppe, France. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens)

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    Grave Marker – The grave marker at the Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery located approximately 5 km. from the beach of Dieppe, France. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens)
  • Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery– The Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, located just outside Dieppe, France. (J. Stephens)

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    Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery
    Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery – The Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, located just outside Dieppe, France. (J. Stephens)
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Windsor Daily Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Windsor Daily Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Windsor Daily Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Windsor Daily Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery– August 2012 Photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery – August 2012 Photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Cross of Sacrifice– Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery - August 2012 Photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Cross of Sacrifice – Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery - August 2012 Photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Grave Marker– Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery - August 2012 Photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery - August 2012 Photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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