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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Kenneth Chad O'Quinn

In memory of:

Corporal Kenneth Chad O'Quinn

March 3, 2009
Afghanistan

Military Service

Age:

25

Force:

Army

Unit:

Communications and Electronics Branch

Division:

Canadian Forces Base Petawawa

Citation(s):

Sacrifice Medal (Posthumous)

Additional Information

Born:

January 25, 1984

Enlistment:

June 18, 2002

Son of Kenneth Gerard and Rhonda O'Quinn.

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 O'Quinn. 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 O'Quinn. 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
    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
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    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
  • Grave marker– Ottawa (Beechwood) Cemetery

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker – Ottawa (Beechwood) Cemetery
  • Photo of Kenneth Chad O'Quinn

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    Photo of Kenneth Chad O'Quinn
    Photo of Kenneth Chad O'Quinn
  • Memorial Stained Glass– Royal Military College of Canada memorial stained glass window

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    Memorial Stained Glass
    Memorial Stained Glass – Royal Military College of Canada memorial stained glass window
  • Memorial Arch– Royal Military College of Canada Memorial Arch

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    Memorial Arch
    Memorial Arch – Royal Military College of Canada Memorial Arch
  • Memorial Doll– Royal Military College of Canada cadet Memorial doll

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    Memorial Doll
    Memorial Doll – Royal Military College of Canada cadet Memorial doll

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