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Thomas Edward Hayhurst

In memory of:

Major Thomas Edward Hayhurst

August 19, 1942

Military Service

Age:

41

Force:

Army

Unit:

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

Honours and Awards:

Canadian Efficiency Decoration

Additional Information

Son of Thomas H. and Mary Ellen Hayhurst; husband of Adelaide E. Hayhurst, of Windsor, Ontario. B.Sc., D.D.S. Major Hayhurst is also commemorated on the Masonic War Memorial at Malden Park, in Windsor, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 80 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:

E. 68.

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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  • Biography– Entry from Torontonensis, University of Toronto's yearbook, 1929, lists Hayhurst's many interests and activities. The "D" was awarded to Dental students for excellence in athletics.

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    Biography – Entry from Torontonensis, University of Toronto's yearbook, 1929, lists Hayhurst's many interests and activities. The "D" was awarded to Dental students for excellence in athletics.
  • Group Photo– Group photo of Senior "D" holders shows Hayhurst in back row at photo right (wearing suit). The "D" was awarded to Dental students for athletic accomplishment. From Torontonensis yearbook 1929.

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    Group Photo – Group photo of Senior "D" holders shows Hayhurst in back row at photo right (wearing suit). The "D" was awarded to Dental students for athletic accomplishment. From Torontonensis yearbook 1929.
  • Photo of Thomas Hayhurst– From: University of Toronto Memorial Book Second World War 1939-1945. The book was published by the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto. Submitted with permission, by Operation Picture Me.

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    Photo of Thomas Hayhurst
    Photo of Thomas Hayhurst – From: University of Toronto Memorial Book Second World War 1939-1945. The book was published by the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto. Submitted with permission, by Operation Picture Me.
  • Photo of THOMAS EDWARD HAYHURST– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of THOMAS EDWARD HAYHURST – 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
  • Photo of THOMAS EDWARD HAYHURST– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of THOMAS EDWARD HAYHURST – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Trophy– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Trophy – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of THOMAS EDWARD HAYHURST– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of THOMAS EDWARD HAYHURST
    Photo of THOMAS EDWARD HAYHURST – 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
  • Attestation paper– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Attestation paper – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Letter– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Letter – 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
  • Document– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Document – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • 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)
  • 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
    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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