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Sam Edward Oakley

In memory of:

Private Sam Edward Oakley

August 26, 1944

Military Service


Service Number:

B/145541

Age:

22

Force:

Army

Unit:

48th Highlanders of Canada

Additional Information


Born:

March 22, 1922

Son of Seleem Aziz Oakley, and of Bahia Oakley, of Toronto, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 406 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

III. E. 8.

Location:

The War Cemetery lies in the locality of Montecchio in the Commune of Montelabbate (Province of Pesaro). It stands on rising ground just North of the main road from Pesaro to Urbino, about 12 kilometres west of Pesaro. If approaching by car, take the road 423 from Pesaro to Urbino, following the signs for Montecchio. Just before entering the town, the Cemetery will be seen on the right hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

Send us your images

  • Badge– In memory of the members of the 48th Highlanders of Canada who went to war and did not come home. Submitted on behalf of the 48th Highlanders Museum, 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, ON
  • Photo of Sam Edward Oakley– Sam Edward Oakley came to Canada by boat with his mother, from Lebanon as a young boy. His mother almost didn't make it due to illness, but lived on to be 90 yrs old. He is survived by three sisters, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. This is the only photo we have of him.
  • Newspaper Clipping– Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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