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Roland Edward Ward

In memory of:

Private Roland Edward Ward

August 19, 1942

Military Service

Service Number:

B/66605

Age:

23

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Regiment of Canada, R.C.I.C.

Additional Information

Born:

November 1, 1918
Toronto, Ontario

Enlistment:

September 4, 1939
Toronto, Ontario

Son of John Edward and Maude Ward, of Toronto, Ontario; husband of Margaret Ward (nee Fletcher).

Commemorated on Page 122 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. 73.

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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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star April 1940. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star April 1940. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star September 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star September 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram September 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram September 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram December 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram December 1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From a World War Two issue of the Fredericton (New Brunswick) Daily Gleaner c.1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From a World War Two issue of the Fredericton (New Brunswick) Daily Gleaner c.1942. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Roland Ward– In memory of the students from Western Technical School, Toronto who served during World War II and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Photo of Roland Ward – In memory of the students from Western Technical School, Toronto who served during World War II and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Photo of ROLAND EDWARD WARD– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of ROLAND EDWARD WARD – 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
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    Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Attestation paper– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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  • Death Certificate– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Western Technical School– In memory of the students from Western Technical School, Toronto who served during World War II and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Western Technical School – In memory of the students from Western Technical School, Toronto who served during World War II and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Memorial plaque– In memory of the students from Western Technical School, Toronto who served during World War II and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Memorial plaque – In memory of the students from Western Technical School, Toronto who served during World War II and did not return. 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 – 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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