Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Robert James Peters
In memory of:
Private Robert James Peters
September 27, 1944
Military Service
B/134529
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Army
South Saskatchewan Regiment, R.C.I.C.
Additional Information
February 15, 1923
Hamilton, Ontario
October 22, 1942
Hamilton, Ontario
Son of Albert and Emmeline Peters of Hamilton, Ontario,
Commemorated on Page 416 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
Netherlands
9. G. 5.
BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY is located 39 Km north west of Antwerp and 19 Km after passing the Border into the Netherlands. The N11 connects Antwerp to Bergen op Zoom via Kapellen, Pulte, Hoogerheide and finally on to Bergen op Zoom. On reaching Bergen op Zoom railway station turn right onto the Stationsplein and after 200 M turn right onto the Bredastraat. Follow this road for 500 M where it becomes Wouwsestraatweg and carry straight on for 2.5 kilometres. The street name has now changed to the Ruytershoveweg and the BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY can be found on the left of this street. Steps into cemetery (not suitable for wheelchairs).
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Grave marker – Grave -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Hamilton Spectator c. 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of Robert James Peters – Thank you for your service. -
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Newspaper Clipping
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