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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Scott Francis Vernelli

In memory of:

Master Corporal Scott Francis Vernelli

March 20, 2009
Afghanistan

Military Service

Age:

28

Force:

Army

Unit:

The Royal Canadian Regiment

Division:

3rd Battalion

Citation(s):

General Campaign Star (International Security Assistance Force), Sacrifice Medal (Posthumous).

Additional Information

Born:

May 6, 1980

Enlistment:

January 5, 2000

Son of Mr. Charles Vernelli of Sault-Ste-Marie, Ontario. Spouse of Corporal Marcie Ila Lane of Petawawa, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 233 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

Cemetery:

OTTAWA (BEECHWOOD) CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

OTTAWA (BEECHWOOD) CEMETERY contains 98 Commonwealth burials of the First World War and 113 from the Second World War. Many of the graves are in the two veterans plots, where there is also a Cross of Sacrifice dedicated to all service casualties buried in the cemetery. The OTTAWA CREMATION MEMORIAL is in a shelter adjoining the newer of the veterans plots in the cemetery and commemorates 26 Second World War servicemen whose remains were cremated elsewhere in Canada and the U.S.A.

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  • Plaque– This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of Cpl Vernelli. It was originally displayed at the Kandahar Cenotaph from the date of his passing - and was repatriated to Canada in 2014. Today, it can be seen at the Afghanistan War Memorial located at National Defence Headquarters in Kanata, On. Rod A. McLeod, Designer

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    Plaque
    Plaque – This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of Cpl Vernelli. It was originally displayed at the Kandahar Cenotaph from the date of his passing - and was repatriated to Canada in 2014. Today, it can be seen at the Afghanistan War Memorial located at National Defence Headquarters in Kanata, On. Rod A. McLeod, Designer
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Scott Francis Vernelli– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of Scott Francis Vernelli
    Photo of Scott Francis Vernelli – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Scott Francis Vernelli– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of Scott Francis Vernelli
    Photo of Scott Francis Vernelli – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Scott Francis Vernelli– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of Scott Francis Vernelli
    Photo of Scott Francis Vernelli – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Grave marker

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker
  • Photo of Scott Francis Vernelli

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    Photo of Scott Francis Vernelli
    Photo of Scott Francis Vernelli

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