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Brother of John Shore, who served in Europe with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He survived the war.
From 1929 to 1931, he served as a signaler with the 13th Division of Signals in Edmonton, Alberta, then with the 1st Battalion of the Winnipeg Grenadiers in Manitoba, in Bermuda with B Force, in Jamaica with Y Force and in Hong Kong with C Force. He had 836 days of service, including 57 overseas.
To commemorate his sacrifice, the Manitoba government named Shore Lake located east of Embury Lake in his honor in 1984.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Digital gallery of Private William Cornwall Shore
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Newspaper Clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Newspaper Clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Photo of William Cornwall Shore
In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War II and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me. -
Photo of WILLIAM CORNWALL SHORE
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Photo of WILLIAM CORNWALL SHORE
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Gravestone
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Attestation paper
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Document
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Letter
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Letter
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Letter
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Digital gallery of
Private William Cornwall Shore
Digital gallery of
Private William Cornwall Shore
Digital gallery of
Private William Cornwall Shore
Digital gallery of
Private William Cornwall Shore
Digital gallery of
Private William Cornwall Shore
Digital gallery of
Private William Cornwall Shore
Digital gallery of
Private William Cornwall Shore
Digital gallery of
Private William Cornwall Shore
Digital gallery of
Private William Cornwall Shore
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 44 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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