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Burial/memorial information
Son of Daniel and Celia Cannon, of Pownal, Prince Edward Island.
The following poem was written by his sister Mrs. Mary Cannon Doyle.
He was a young country guy, working with his Dad,
Who had failing eyesight, which made our Willie sad;
I saw him walk before the plough at the age of eight,
To guide his Daddy's horses, so the furrow would be straight.
How he loved Mount Mellick and all the folks within,
When he left our home for battle,
Tears replaced this young man's friendly grin,
Our pastor brought the message
Killed in Action" was how it read,
Dear Lord, "Please be with us"
was what our mother said.
In Holland, he met a girl,
and he regarded her as the Best,
Mom was first to tell her,
Willie has gone to rest.
Now we see pictures of his grave,
with flowers so bright,
Thanks to the people of Holland,
the Cemetery is a pleasing sight.
Digital gallery of Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
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Grave marker for W.A. Cannon
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Photo of William Alfred Cannon
Photo submitted by On The War Memorial Trail research project. -
A Journey of the Heart (Page 1 of 3)
Courtesy of Mary MacKay of the Charlottetown Guardian. -
A Journey of the Heart (Page 3 of 3)
Courtesy of Mary MacKay of the Charlottetown Guardian. -
Diary
A diary kept by Nelly Van der Berg. A list of names were written in the diary indicating that those soliders stayed at their house. -
List of names
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A Journey of the Heart (Page 2 of 3)
Courtesy of Mary MacKay of the Charlottetown Guardian. -
Inscription
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Vernon River War Memorial
This war memorial is located in Vernon River, Prince Edward Island.
Digital gallery of
Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
Digital gallery of
Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
Digital gallery of
Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
Digital gallery of
Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
Digital gallery of
Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
Digital gallery of
Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
Digital gallery of
Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
Digital gallery of
Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
Digital gallery of
Rifleman William Alfred Cannon
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 501 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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