Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Plaque – This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of WO Mellish. 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 McLeod, Artist

Plane – As WO Frank Mellish started as an Air Cadet in PEI 1981, this L-19 aircraft is named after him in Prince Edward Island Air Cadet Provincial League. Educating all future cadets of his sacrifice to country and others.

Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Photo of Frank Mellish – Warrant Officer Frank Robert Mellish, a member of 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, based in Petawawa, Ontario was killed on September 3, 2006 fighting against Taliban insurgents approximately 15 km west of Kandahar City.

Group Photo – Picture of company in Combats Location: Canadian Forces Base Petawawa Date: 1998 Operation PALLADIUM Event: Bravo Company, 1 Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment pre-deployment photo Reference Member: Warrant Officer Frank Robert Mellish, CD Age: 38 Home Town: Truro, Nova Scotia, Unit: 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ontario) Deceased: September 3, 2006. Incident: Ground offensive His location in photo: 4 th row/rank, third person from the left (Starting on right hand side)