Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Linton Kennedy Cowan
In memory of:
Troop Quartermaster Sergeant Linton Kennedy Cowan
September 3, 1944
Military Service
K/78466
40
Army
British Columbia Dragoons, R.C.A.C.
9th Canadian Armoured Regiment
1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, War Medal 1939-45.
Additional Information
March 12, 1904
Hartney, Manitoba
August 7, 1940
Vancouver, British Columbia
Son of Harry Alston Cowan and Serena Olga Cowan. Husband of Sara Margaret (nee MacDonald) Cowan, of Vancouver, British Columbia. Brother of Carl, Harvey and Ruth.
Commemorated on Page 281 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
MONTECCHIO WAR CEMETERY
Italy
III. B. 14.
The War Cemetery lies in the locality of Montecchio in the Commune of Montelabbate (Province of Pesaro). It stands on rising ground just North of the main road from Pesaro to Urbino, about 12 kilometres west of Pesaro. If approaching by car, take the road 423 from Pesaro to Urbino, following the signs for Montecchio. Just before entering the town, the Cemetery will be seen on the right hand side of the road.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Grave marker – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From a World War 2 issue of the Vancouver Province c.1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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