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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Robert Andrew Crosby

In memory of:

Boy 1st Class Robert Andrew Crosby

November 16, 1939

Military Service


Service Number:

D/JX 155661

Age:

17

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Newcastle

Additional Information


Born:

July 10, 1922
Dunnville, Ontario

Son of Henry and Ann Crosby, of Dunnville, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 8 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Devon, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Panel 33, Column 3.

Location:

The Memorial is situated centrally on The Hoe which overlooks directly towards Plymouth Sound.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Inscription– Panel 33 from the Naval War Memorial, Plymouth, England
  • Plymouth Memorial Images– Courtesy Chris Goddard 
Plymouth Memorial images project
  • Newspaper clipping– TORONTO STAR 1939 Nov. 20

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