Canadian Virtual War Memorial
James Aldridge O'Malley
In memory of:
Sergeant James Aldridge O'Malley
October 28, 1970
Kettle River, Manitoba
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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August 14, 1929
Harris, Saskatchewan
September 3, 1948
Sgt. O’Malley was born in Harris, SK. He was posted in 17 different Canadian communities from Herschel Island, YT to Akalvik & Fort Smith, NWT to Rockcliffe, ON and finally to Gillam, MB. While posted in the Arctic, Sgt. O’Malley traveled by dog team and had even traveled 65 miles in one day. Most of his service was spent in Manitoba. Sgt. O’Malley was a weak swimmer. His remains were found five years after his death. Sgt. O’Malley was married to Marjorie and they had three children. He is buried at Depot. Sgt. O’Malley’s only son, Michael, joined the Force.
Commemorated on Page 143 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honour Roll Book.
Burial Information
REGINA ROYAL NORTH-WEST MOUNTED POLICE CEM.
Saskatchewan, Canada
Block B., Row 7., Plot 236
Digital Collection
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Sergeant James Aldridge O'Malley – © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police -
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