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In Halifax, Nova Scotia, on July 15, 1940, he embarked for Great Britain, arriving in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 1. He was temporarily seconded to the 1st Anti-Tank Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery from May 1 to June 14, 1943. On the 15th, with the Royal 22nd Regiment, he set sail again to take part in Operation Husky, the Allied landing in Sicily. He landed on July 10 with Force M. On September 10, he set foot on the Italian mainland. On January 31, 1944, he was hospitalized for hepatitis. He died of jaundice on February 3, 1944, at the 1st Canadian General Hospital in Barletta, where he was buried in grave number F-8. On February 10, 1945, his body was exhumed and reburied in the Canadian military cemetery in Bari in grave number III.C.39.
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In the Books of Remembrance
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Page 290 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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BARI WAR CEMETERY Italy
The BARI WAR CEMETERY lies south of Bari, in the rural locality of Carbonara in the Commune and Province of Bari.
It is reached from the town by proceeding south along the Taranto road (Route No.100) for about 8.5 kilometres. The turning to the right, leading to Carbonara di Bari, is taken and the Cemetery lies on the right about 1.5 kilometres further on.
From the North, take the exit to Bari North and continue on the Tangenziale in the direction of Brindisi. Take Exit No.12, Bari Carbonara, and continue into town. Proceed around the square in the direction of Triggiano. Follow this road across the traffic lights and the BARI WAR CEMETERY can be found on the left hand side.
From the South, follow the Tangenziale (main road) and exit at Carbonara Bari, then proceed as above.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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