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Francis Ira Elliott

In memory of:

Flying Officer Francis Ira Elliott

March 4, 1944
Blida, Algeria

Military Service

Service Number:

J/17987

Age:

27

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Division:

624 (R.A.F.)Squadron

Additional Information

Born:

February 11, 1917
Moncton, New Brunswick

Enlistment:

January 1, 1941

Son of Robert J. and Ada Grace Elliott, of Moncton, New Brunswick. Flying Officer Elliott received his B.A. at St. Joseph's University, Memramcook, New Brunswick.

Commemorated on Page 299 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

DELY IBRAHIM WAR CEMETERY
Algeria

Grave Reference:

4. C. 4.

Location:

The Dely Ibrahim War Cemetery lies on the slope of a hill about 500 metres before of the village of Dely Ibrahim. The village is located in hilly country about 10 kilometres south-west of Algiers on the road to Blida. Please note: It is regretted that it is not possible to keep a copy of the register in this cemetery. Assistance may be obtained from staff when they are present.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Dely Ibrahim War Cemetery

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    Dely Ibrahim War Cemetery
  • Canadian Embassy delegation– On November 11th, 2002 a Canadian Embassy delegation attended the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Dely Ibrahim Cemetery in Algiers, Algeria. Officials of Commonwealth country embassies with representation in Algiers, as well as the American Embassy, laid wreaths at the cenotaph at the cemetery. The ceremony was organised by the British Embassy. At the end of the ceremony, the German Ambassador invited all participants to join him in a short solemn ceremony and wreath laying at the German cenotaph, adjacent to the Commonwealth cemetery.

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    Canadian Embassy delegation
    Canadian Embassy delegation – On November 11th, 2002 a Canadian Embassy delegation attended the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Dely Ibrahim Cemetery in Algiers, Algeria. Officials of Commonwealth country embassies with representation in Algiers, as well as the American Embassy, laid wreaths at the cenotaph at the cemetery. The ceremony was organised by the British Embassy. At the end of the ceremony, the German Ambassador invited all participants to join him in a short solemn ceremony and wreath laying at the German cenotaph, adjacent to the Commonwealth cemetery.
  • Medals– F/o. Francis Elliot's medals

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    Medals – F/o. Francis Elliot's medals

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