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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Alexander Coombs

In memory of:

Gunner Alexander Coombs

April 13, 1943

Military Service


Service Number:

970759

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Artillery

Division:

166 (Newfoundland) Field Regt.,

Additional Information


Commemorated on Page 152 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

VI. C. 20.

Location:

MASSICAULT WAR CEMETERY is about 26 kilometres south-west of Tunis on Route P5 to Medjez-el-Bab.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Picture of Alexander Coombs– Alexander in his uniform
  • Members of the 166 Royal Artillery– This is a picture of Newfoundlanders fighting overseas as members of the 166 Royal Artillery.
  • Monument– Monument in Upper Island Cove, Newfoundland where Alexander is
commemorated.
  • Military Weapon– This military weapon (presently situated in Corner Brook) was used by
the Royal Artillery.

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