Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Edward Melville
In memory of:
Flight Sergeant John Edward Melville
April 3, 1943
Kolea, Algeria
Military Service
R/115480
28
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
500 (R.A.F.) Sqdn
Additional Information
Son of Charles Arthur and Winnifred Hilda Melville of Midland, Ontario; husband of Jean Ellen Melville, of Toronto, Ontario.
Commemorated on Page 193 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
EL ALIA CEMETERY
Algeria
12. J. 19.
EL ALIA Cemetery lies 13 kilometres south-east of Algiers on the road to El Harrash and is situated within a large civilian cemetery. The cemetery gates are never locked and access is available at all times. 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 and a copy of the register is available for consultation in the toolshed.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of John Edward Melville – In memory of the students from Midland High School who served during World War 11 and did not return. Photos submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me, on behalf of Midland Legion Branch 80 190 Queen St. Midland, Ontario. -
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Photo of John Melville – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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