Military service
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Served in Manitoba, Bermuda with Force B, Jamaica with Force Y, Hong Kong with Force C, Japan as a prisoner of war. He had 1,887 days of service, including 1,123 overseas.
To commemorate his sacrifice, the Manitoba government named Grainger Lake located north of Molson Lake in his honor in 1973.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Digital gallery of Corporal William Alfred Grainger
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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 -
Photo of WILLIAM ALFRED GRAINGER
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. -
Photo of WILLIAM ALFRED GRAINGER
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Corporal William Alfred Grainger
Digital gallery of
Corporal William Alfred Grainger
Digital gallery of
Corporal William Alfred Grainger
Digital gallery of
Corporal William Alfred Grainger
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 320 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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YOKOHAMA WAR CEMETERY Japan
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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