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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
From the Edmonton Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
Plaque dedicated to the memory of all Alberta civil servants killed serving their country during the First and Second World War. This Plaque is proudly displayed in the main entrance of the Alberta Legislature.
Digital gallery of
Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
Plaque dedicated to the memory of all Alberta civil servants killed serving their country during the Second World War. This Plaque is proudly displayed in the main entrance of the Alberta Legislature.
Digital gallery of
Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
Digital gallery of
Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
Major CHARLES LYNDON, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, is the first of 228 Canadian soldiers who are commemorated on the panels of the Sai Wan Memorial. He is one of 290 Canadian soldiers killed during the defense of Hong Kong, from December 8th to December 25th, 1941
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
Major CHARLES LYNDON was reported Previously Reported Missing in Action, Now Reported Killed in Action in this clipping from the Globe and Mail of January 28th, 1942.
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
Dedicatory inscription of the SAI WAN MEMORIAL. This memorial bears the names of more than 2,000 Commonwealth servicemen, including 228 Canadians.
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada.
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
Source: Veterans Affairs Canada.
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
The Sai Wan Memorial is located at the entrance of Sai Wan Cemetery. 1,505 Commonwealth casualties of the Second World War are buried or commemorated at this cemetery, of which 444 of the burials are the remains of unidentified soldiers, including those of 107 Canadian soldiers, most of whom were killed or died of wounds during the defense of Hong Kong, which took place from December 8th to December 25th, 1941. This is one such grave marker. There is a possibility that the remains of Major CHARLES LYNDON lie beneath this grave marker, or one of the other 106 grave markers in Sai Wan Cemetery that simply read, A SOLDIER OF THE 1939-1945 WAR. A CANADIAN REGIMENT. KNOWN UNTO GOD. The unidentified soldiers are commemorated at the Sai Wan Memorial.
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
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.
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
From the Calgary Herald. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
From the Calgary Herald. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
From the Edmonton Bulletin c.1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
From the Edmonton Bulletin c.1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
From the Montreal Star. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Major Charles Augustus Lyndon
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From the Edmonton Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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Plaque dedicated to the memory of all Alberta civil servants killed serving their country during the First and Second World War. This Plaque is proudly displayed in the main entrance of the Alberta Legislature.
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Plaque dedicated to the memory of all Alberta civil servants killed serving their country during the Second World War. This Plaque is proudly displayed in the main entrance of the Alberta Legislature.
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Major CHARLES LYNDON, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, is the first of 228 Canadian soldiers who are commemorated on the panels of the Sai Wan Memorial. He is one of 290 Canadian soldiers killed during the defense of Hong Kong, from December 8th to December 25th, 1941
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Major CHARLES LYNDON was reported Previously Reported Missing in Action, Now Reported Killed in Action in this clipping from the Globe and Mail of January 28th, 1942.
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Dedicatory inscription of the SAI WAN MEMORIAL. This memorial bears the names of more than 2,000 Commonwealth servicemen, including 228 Canadians.
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Source: Veterans Affairs Canada.
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Source: Veterans Affairs Canada.
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The Sai Wan Memorial is located at the entrance of Sai Wan Cemetery. 1,505 Commonwealth casualties of the Second World War are buried or commemorated at this cemetery, of which 444 of the burials are the remains of unidentified soldiers, including those of 107 Canadian soldiers, most of whom were killed or died of wounds during the defense of Hong Kong, which took place from December 8th to December 25th, 1941. This is one such grave marker. There is a possibility that the remains of Major CHARLES LYNDON lie beneath this grave marker, or one of the other 106 grave markers in Sai Wan Cemetery that simply read, A SOLDIER OF THE 1939-1945 WAR. A CANADIAN REGIMENT. KNOWN UNTO GOD. The unidentified soldiers are commemorated at the Sai Wan Memorial.
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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.
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From the Calgary Herald. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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From the Calgary Herald. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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Memorialized on the pages of the Globe and Mail. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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From the Edmonton Bulletin c.1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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From the Edmonton Bulletin c.1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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From the Montreal Star. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 36 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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SAI WAN MEMORIAL Victoria, Hong Kong
This SAI WAN MEMORIAL honours over 2,000 men of the land forces of the British Commonwealth and Empire who died in the defence of Hong Kong during the Second World War.
The SAI WAN MEMORIAL is in the form of a shelter building 24 metres long and 5.5 metres wide. It stands at the entrance to Sai Wan Bay War Cemetery, outside Victoria, the capital of Hong Kong. From the semi-circular forecourt, two wide openings lead to the interior of the building. The names are inscribed on panels of Portland stone. The dedicatory inscription reads:
1939 - 1945 The officers and men whose memory is honoured here died in the defence of Hong Kong in December 1941 and in the ensuing years of captivity and have no known grave.
The northern side of the Memorial is open and four granite piers support the copper roof. From a commanding position 305 metres above sea level, it looks out over the War Cemetery where some 1,500 men lie buried, and across the water to Mainland China - a magnificent view of sea and mountains.
The Cape Collinson area has many cemeteries. Walking up this narrow one-way traffic road, one will pass the Catholic Cemetery situated on the hillside to the left of the road, and the Hong Kong Military Cemetery on the right. Sai Wan War Cemetery is about half way up Cape Collinson Road and faces the Muslim and Buddhist cemeteries.
One can also get a taxi from Chai Wan Terminus and follow the same route. Alternatively, one can board a public light bus, Route No.16M, which runs from Chai Wan MTR Terminus to Stanley. En route to Stanley the minibus will pass Sai Wan War Cemetery.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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