Canadian Virtual War Memorial
George Richard La Croix
In memory of:
Sergeant George Richard La Croix
June 6, 1944
Military Service
H/17245
26
Army
1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, R.C.I.C.
Additional Information
March 1, 1918
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
May 9, 1940
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Son of Richard Gilbert La Croix and Angela La Croix (nee Hanlon). Husband of Elva Orlean La Croix (nee Bruce), of Sturgeon Valley, Saskatchewan.
Commemorated on Page 356 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
ST. VAAST-EN-AUGE CHURCHYARD
Calvados, France
Grave 3.
St. Vaast-en-Auge is a village and commune 29 kilometres north-east of Caen, and 23 kilometres north-west of Lisieux. The churchyard is located next to a level crossing in the village, and the Commonwealth war graves will be found at the bottom right hand corner of the churchyard. There are 12 Commonwealth burials of the 1939-1945 war here.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Photo of George Richard La Croix – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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