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VENESS, WALTER FRANK WATSON

    Originating from: Edmonton Alberta Canada
    Date of birth (dd-mm-yyyy): 20-12-1923
    Born in: Edmonton Alberta Canada
    Parents: Walter Arnold Veness and Louise Olive Watson Veness
    Date of death (dd-mm-yyyy): 22-01-1945
    Age at death: 21 year
    Reason of death: Killed in action
    Temporary cemetery: Dirksland
    Final cemetery: Canadian War Cemetery
    Grave number (plot, row, grave): 08 F 04
    Rank: Trooper
    Service number: M/56877
    Country served: Canada

    Regiment:

    12th Manitoba Dragoons, R.C.A.C.

    Unit:

    18th Armd. Car Regt.

    Honours:

    1939-1945 Star

    Canadian Volunteer Service Medal

    Defence Medal

    French and Germany Star

    War Medal

    Photos and grave location:

    Life story:

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    Photo gallery

    12th Manitoba Dragoons
    Family VENESS
    VENESS WALTER with brothers
    Fort Sabina exhibition Walter Veness
    Artwork Fort Sabina Walter Veness
    In memory of Walter Veness
    Photo collage Walter Veness Fort Sabina
    Photo collage family Veness Fort Sabina
    Lori Veness (cousin) signs visitors register Canadian War Cemetery 2023
    Vince Veness (cousin) signs visitors register Canadian War Cemetery 2023