Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Edward John Fickling
In memory of:
Private Edward John Fickling
October 17, 1966
Egypt
Military Service
SC 7094
34
Army
Royal Canadian Army Service Corps
56 Canadian Transport Company
Special Service Medal with NATO Bar, Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal, United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF), Dag Hammarskjöld Medal
Additional Information
February 27, 1932
Toronto, Ontario
February 29, 1956
Kingston, Ontario
Son of Mrs. Winifred Fickling, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Brother of Robert George, Lillian, Ivey and Grace. He enlisted stating he was single and a textile worker. He served in Canada, Germany and Egypt.
Commemorated on Page 130 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
GAZA WAR CEMETERY
Israel and Palestine (including Gaza)
Post War Plot A Row B Grave 4
Gaza is 3 kilometres inland from the Mediterranean coast, 65 kilometres south-west of Tel Aviv. From Israel stop at the Erez Crossing point and enter the VIP cabin for a pass to enter Gaza. Walk through "no man's land" to the taxis on the other side. Gaza War Cemetery is 1.5 kilometres north-east of the city near the Bureir Road and 370 metres from the railway station.
The Cemetery is approximately 8 kilometres to the left of the main dual carriageway, Highway 250 through Gaza, and is about 200 metres back from the road through an avenue of trees.
Alternatively, turn left off the highway after 4 kilometres, continuing with Highway 4 until Sha'arei Aza junction and turn right, then turn right into Gaza proper, heading back towards the border. In this direction the cemetery will be found on the right hand side after approximately 3 kilometres.
The cemetery is open every day from 7.00am to 3.00pm Visitors are strongly advised to seek travel advice from their Embassy or Consulate before travelling to Gaza.
Wheelchair access possible via main entrance. For further information and enquiries please contact maoffice@cwgc.org
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