Canadian Virtual War Memorial

William Garland Roxburgh

In memory of:

Captain William Garland Roxburgh

August 28, 1944

Military Service

Age:

Force:

Army

Unit:

Loyal Edmonton Regiment, R.C.I.C.

Additional Information

Born:

May 27, 1907
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Enlistment:

January 27, 1940
Edmonton, Alberta

Commemorated on Page 433 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:

III. A. 14.

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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Fortyniner magazine – From the Loyal Edmonton Regimental magazine the Fortyniner. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Photo of WILLIAM GARLAND ROXBURGH – From the Loyal Edmonton Regimental magazine the Fortyniner. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Grave Marker – ELISABETH ROXBURGH APRIL 28, 1944 WILLIAM N. ROXBURGH SEPTEMBER 24, 1958 CAPT. W. G. ROXBURGH KILLED IN ACTION IN ITALY AUGUST 28, 1944 [Cenotaph family headstone at Hillside Cemetery in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada]

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