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Henry Wickstrom

In memory of:

Sergeant Henry Wickstrom

May 24, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

K/76070

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Special Service Battalion, R.C.I.C.

Division:

1st

Additional Information

Born:

March 25, 1923
Kamloops, British Columbia

Enlistment:

June 7, 1941
Kamloops, British Columbia

Son of Fredrick W. and Emma E. Wickstrom, of Robbin's Range, British Columbia.

Commemorated on Page 477 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BEACH HEAD WAR CEMETERY (ANZIO)
Italy

Grave Reference:

XVII. D. 11.

Location:

The Beach Head War Cemetery lies 5 kilometres north of the coastal town of Anzio about 70 kilometres south of Rome. To reach Anzio take the Route 148 (Superstrada Motorway) which runs between Rome and Latina. Turn off the Superstrada at the No.207, following the signs towards Anzio. The route is well sign-posted and the CWGC signs are visible 150 metres from the cemetery. There is a small parking area at the main entrance. The cemetery is permanently open and may be visited outside the working hours of the local gardening staff. Note: The Beach Hear War Cemetery should not be confused with the Anzio War Cemetery which is also located on the No.207, but only 1 kilometre north of Anzio.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave Marker– Tombstone of Henry Wickstrom Anzio, Italy

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    Grave Marker – Tombstone of Henry Wickstrom Anzio, Italy
  • Photo of Henry Wickstrom– Henry Wickstrom in uniform. Circa 1943.

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    Photo of Henry Wickstrom – Henry Wickstrom in uniform. Circa 1943.
  • Photo of HENRY WICKSTROM– L - R Don Craig and Henry. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of HENRY WICKSTROM – L - R Don Craig and Henry. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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    Photo of HENRY WICKSTROM – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Circumstances of death– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Circumstances of death – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Telegram– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Telegram – 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
  • War Memorial– Kamloops Cenotaph, Memorial Park, Battle Street and 2nd Avenue, Kamloops, British Columbia. Includes honour roll tablets listing 189 names for World War I and 92 names for World War II. Unveiled on May 24th, 1925. Inscribed: C.E.F. - NOR TIME NOR TIDE CAN EVER EFFACE THE MEMORY OF OUR GLORIOUS DEAD.

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    War Memorial
    War Memorial – Kamloops Cenotaph, Memorial Park, Battle Street and 2nd Avenue, Kamloops, British Columbia. Includes honour roll tablets listing 189 names for World War I and 92 names for World War II. Unveiled on May 24th, 1925. Inscribed: C.E.F. - NOR TIME NOR TIDE CAN EVER EFFACE THE MEMORY OF OUR GLORIOUS DEAD.
  • Inscription– Kamloops Cenotaph, British Columbia. Detail of the Tablet listing names for World War II.

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    Inscription – Kamloops Cenotaph, British Columbia. Detail of the Tablet listing names for World War II.

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