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Herbert Harold Elkin

In memory of:

Corporal Herbert Harold Elkin

October 14, 1942

Military Service

Service Number:

R/52455

Age:

24

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Additional Information

Born:

March 30, 1918
Hamilton, Ontario

Enlistment:

January 1, 1939

Son of Herbert and Georgina Elkin of Hamilton, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 71 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

GANDER CEMETERY
Newfoundland, Canada

Grave Reference:

Plot 3. Row 3. Grave 21.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper Clipping– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • S.S Caribou– He died on board the SS Caribou on 14 October 1942 when it was sunk by a German U-boat.

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    S.S Caribou – He died on board the SS Caribou on 14 October 1942 when it was sunk by a German U-boat.
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    Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Grave Marker– Photo Courtesy of Gander War Cemetery: A Digital exhibit sponsored by Canada's Digital Collections.

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Photo Courtesy of Gander War Cemetery: A Digital exhibit sponsored by Canada's Digital Collections.

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