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He served in Canada and Britain. He had 445 days of service, 188 of which were overseas. His W-5379 Wellington Bomber was shot down during an air raid over Cologne, Germany.
Digital gallery of Sergeant Alfred Joseph Childs
Digital gallery of
Sergeant Alfred Joseph Childs
Digital gallery of
Sergeant Alfred Joseph Childs
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Sergeant Alfred Joseph Childs
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In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 26 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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BERGEN-OP-ZOOM WAR CEMETERY Netherlands
BERGEN-OP-ZOOM 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 Bredastraat. Follow this road for 500 M where it becomes Wouwsestraatweg and carry straight on for 2.5 km. The street name has now changed to the Ruytershoveweg and the war cemetery can be found on the left 200 M further than the Canadian cemetery.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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