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Wilbert English

In memory of:

Sergeant Wilbert English

August 31, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

B/63769

Age:

28

Force:

Army

Unit:

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

Additional Information

Son of William and Ethel English, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 300 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

MONTECCHIO WAR CEMETERY
Italy

Grave Reference:

I. A. 4.

Location:

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.

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  • Newspaper Clipping– This image of Sgt English appeared in a Toronto newspaper along with an obituary. It was clipped from the paper and preserved in a collection of WW I articles about men in the QOR of C by Mrs. Ula Ricahrdson of Toronto.

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    Newspaper Clipping – This image of Sgt English appeared in a Toronto newspaper along with an obituary. It was clipped from the paper and preserved in a collection of WW I articles about men in the QOR of C by Mrs. Ula Ricahrdson of Toronto.
  • Newspaper Clipping 2– This obituary appeared in a 1944 Toronto newspaper. It was preserved in a personal collection of articles about riflemen in the QOR of C.

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    Newspaper Clipping 2 – This obituary appeared in a 1944 Toronto newspaper. It was preserved in a personal collection of articles about riflemen in the QOR of C.
  • Newspaper Clipping– Deaths on Active Service - newspaper column.

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    Newspaper Clipping – Deaths on Active Service - newspaper column.
  • Newspaper Clipping– Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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