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Son of Dr. Jose Fernandez de Leon of Republic of Guatamala and Amelia Escobar de Fernandez de Leon of Oakland, California. Brother of Joseph R. Fernandez de Leon of San Mateo, California and Mrs. Marie Louise Nordick of Oakland, California. Commissioned 23 March 1944. He stated he enjoyed tennis, swimming, handball and his employment was that of an interpreter. He spoke English and Spanish.
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Page 303 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY Netherlands
BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY is located 39 Km north west of Antwerp and 19 Km after passing the Border into the Netherlands. The N11 connects Antwerp to Bergen op Zoom via Kapellen, Pulte, Hoogerheide and finally on to Bergen op Zoom.
On reaching Bergen op Zoom railway station turn right onto the Stationsplein and after 200 M turn right onto the Bredastraat. Follow this road for 500 M where it becomes Wouwsestraatweg and carry straight on for 2.5 kilometres. The street name has now changed to the Ruytershoveweg and the BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY can be found on the left of this street. Steps into cemetery (not suitable for wheelchairs).
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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