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Dennis William Andrew McEwen

In memory of:

Leading Telegraphist Dennis William Andrew McEwen

April 11, 1945

Military Service

Service Number:

V/36117

Age:

25

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve

Division:

H.M.C.S. Strathadam

Additional Information

Son of Andrew W. McEwen and Marion A. E. McEwen, of North Bend, British Columbia, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 542 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BELFAST CITY CEMETERY
County Antrim, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Glenalina Extn. Sec. B.S. Grave 103.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From a World War 2 issue of the Vancouver Province c.April 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From a World War 2 issue of the Vancouver Province c.April 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From a World War 2 issue of the Vancouver Province c.April 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From a World War 2 issue of the Vancouver Province c.April 1945. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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  • Medals– Memorial Cross an medals

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  • Newspaper clipping– Leading Telegraphist DENNIS WILLIAM ANDREW MCEWEN was one of six members of the crew of HMCS Strathadam killed by a premature explosion on board the frigate during an attack on a suspected submarine. Source: Globe and Mail June 9, 1945

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    Newspaper clipping – Leading Telegraphist DENNIS WILLIAM ANDREW MCEWEN was one of six members of the crew of HMCS Strathadam killed by a premature explosion on board the frigate during an attack on a suspected submarine. Source: Globe and Mail June 9, 1945
  • Newspaper clipping– Source: Hamilton Spectator June 9, 1945

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    Newspaper clipping – Source: Hamilton Spectator June 9, 1945
  • H.M.C.S. Strathadam

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    H.M.C.S. Strathadam

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