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Son of Frederick Chapman MacNaughton and Gertrude Alma Beatrice Barter, of Matapedia, Bonaventure Co., Québec. He stated being born on 7 June 1921 when he enlisted.
His brother, Graydon MacNaughton, service number E-30028, Royal Rifles of Canada, was also a prisoner of war in Hong Kong and in Japan and survived the war.
Alden was incinerated in Yokohama, Japan, and his urn was placed at the mausoleum, in the Canadian Wall, niche A.D.5, before being exhumed on 14 September 1946 and buried.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
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In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War 11 and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me. -
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Rifleman Alden MacNaughton
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Rifleman Alden MacNaughton
Digital gallery of
Rifleman Alden MacNaughton
Digital gallery of
Rifleman Alden MacNaughton
Digital gallery of
Rifleman Alden MacNaughton
Digital gallery of
Rifleman Alden MacNaughton
Digital gallery of
Rifleman Alden MacNaughton
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Page 375 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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YOKOHAMA WAR CEMETERY Japan
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