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Military service
Service number:
B/46668
Age:
26
Rank:
Private
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's)
Birth:
February 4, 1920
Hamilton, Ontario
Enlistment:
July 18, 1941
Hamilton, Ontario
Death:
July 12, 1946
Hamilton, Ontario
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
Sec. 5A. Row 7. Grave D.
Additional information
Son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Opalchuk, of Hamilton. Brother of William, Stephen, Stella, Helen, Rose, Elsie, Mary, Annie and Olga.
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A mere beacon, Sailing through the night Guiding safely to The next twilight
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Private Alexander Opulchuk
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 588 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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HAMILTON (WOODLAND) CEMETERY Ontario, Canada
Hamilton Woodland Cemetery borders the Hamilton Harbour. From downtown Hamilton, follow York Boulevard past Hamilton Cemetery, across the bridge, and turn right at Plains Road. Exit Plains Road at Spring Gardens Road. Follow Spring Gardens and the cemetery will be on your left.
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