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Military service
Service number:
B/43704
Age:
23
Rank:
Private
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Highland Light Infantry of Canada, R.C.I.C.
Death:
July 25, 1944
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
XVII. D. 12.
Additional information
Son of Peter and Annie Nykolaishen, of Zelena, Manitoba.
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Wm Nykolaishen, born 2-2-22, enlisted RCA 26-08-42. Transfer to CACTC 17-11-42. Overseas 05-04-43. Transfer to HLIC 04-05-44. KIA 25-07-44. 1939-45 Star; France-Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM with clasp. -
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Private William Nykolaishen
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Private William Nykolaishen
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Commemorated on:
Page 406 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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