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Brother of William Rupert, Harold Abram, Gladys, Iwilla and was predeceased by Lillian Leigh.
His civilian trade was bridge building and diesel engineering. He served in Canada from 21 January 1943 to 26 August 1943, the United Kingdom from 27 August 1943 to 14 November 1943, Italy from 15 November 1943 to his death.
1939-45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
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Photo of James Alton Thrasher
Lance-Corporal J.A. Thrasher of The Westminster Regiment (Motor), who holds the PIAT anti-tank weapon with which he disabled the German self-propelled 88mm. gun on which he is sitting, near Pontecorvo, Italy, 26 May 1944. Photo links: PA-169121 Mikan 3231053
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Sergeant James Alton Thrasher
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 462 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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