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Roger Joseph Leon Carroll

In memory of:

Major Roger Joseph Leon Carroll

March 8, 1945

Military Service

Age:

34

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, R.C.I.C.

Additional Information

Son of I. and Laura Dupont Carroll; husband of Evelyn C. Carroll, of Paris, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 502 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

GROESBEEK CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
Netherlands

Grave Reference:

III. H. 16.

Location:

Groesbeek is located 10 km south east of the town of Nijmegen and close to the German frontier. The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery is 3 km north of the village and 1500 metres east of the main road to Nijmegen. On leaving the A73 motorway at the junction Overasselt Mook Groesbeek follow directions to Mook. Follow direction signs towards Mook War cemetery. After passing Mook War cemetery continue to the village of Groesbeek to a set of traffic lights. Turn left at the lights onto Dorpstraat passing through Groesbeek. The road name then changes to Molenweg. A Commonwealth War Graves Commission direction sign indicates the right hand turning from Molenweg onto the Zeven Heuvelenweg. The Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery is located on the right hand side, about 1 km after entering this road. On the Memorial in the Canadian War Cemetery at Groesbeek are inscribed the following words:
Pro amicis mortui amicis vivimus, We live in the hearts of friends for whom we died.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave marker– Photo from Groesbeek Cemetery find-a-grave volunteer.

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    Grave marker – Photo from Groesbeek Cemetery find-a-grave volunteer.
  • Document– Officer's Declaration Form which gives Maj. Carroll's date and place of birth in Bridgewater, Mass., USA.

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    Document – Officer's Declaration Form which gives Maj. Carroll's date and place of birth in Bridgewater, Mass., USA.
  • Photo of Roger Joseph Leon Carroll– Major Carroll was killed in action on March 8, 1945, when his battalion of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry was taking part in a large-scale attack on Xanten, Germany.

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    Photo of Roger Joseph Leon Carroll – Major Carroll was killed in action on March 8, 1945, when his battalion of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry was taking part in a large-scale attack on Xanten, Germany.
  • Album Cover– Album of Honour for Brant County World War 11 1939 - 1945 Published in 1946 by The Brantford Kinsmen Club and submitted with their permission by Operation Picture Me

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    Album Cover – Album of Honour for Brant County World War 11 1939 - 1945 Published in 1946 by The Brantford Kinsmen Club and submitted with their permission by Operation Picture Me
  • Biography– Album of Honour for Brant County World War 11 1939 - 1945 Published in 1946 by The Brantford Kinsmen Club and submitted with their permission by Operation Picture Me

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    Biography – Album of Honour for Brant County World War 11 1939 - 1945 Published in 1946 by The Brantford Kinsmen Club and submitted with their permission by Operation Picture Me

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