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John Mckenzie Selby

In memory of:

Trooper John Mckenzie Selby

January 4, 1945

Military Service


Service Number:

L/13722

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), R.C.A.C.

Division:

2nd Armd. Regt.

Additional Information


Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Adam Selby, of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 562 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

V. A. 2.

Location:

The Padua War Cemetery is in the Commune and Province of Padua, Take the autostrada A13 exiting at Padua South, then head north to Vicenza to the SS11. Alternatively, take the autostrada A4, exiting at Padua West, then head South to the SS11, then west to Vicenza. The SS11 in Padua is the Via Chiesanuova from which, at about 2 kilometres from the town centre, a right turn is made onto the Via della Biscia. Follow this until the cemetery is reached on the right. There are over 500 Second World War war casualties commemorated in this site, including 32 which are unidentified. The Padua War Cemetery is permanently open and may be visited anytime.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Grave Marker– JM Selby - CWWG Padua, Italy

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