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Glen Robert MacDonald

In memory of:

Sergeant Glen Robert MacDonald

November 15, 1943

Military Service


Service Number:

L/23038

Age:

25

Force:

Army

Unit:

Regina Rifle Regiment

Division:

1st Battalion

Citation(s):

1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.

Additional Information


Born:

July 14, 1918
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Enlistment:

September 7, 1939

Son of John and Mary MacDonald, of Regina, Saskatchewan. Brother of John. He enlisted with the Regina Rifles Regiment stating he was single and employed as an accountant. He served in Canada from the time of his enlistment until August 23, 1941, in the United Kingdom from August 24, 1941 to June 17, 1943 and in Italy from June 18, 1943 to November 15, 1943.

Commemorated on Page 184 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

III. B. 12.

Location:

The NAPLES WAR CEMETERY lies in the locality of Miano at Via Vincenzo Ianfolla in the Commune and Province of Naples. It is situated on high ground about 4 kilometres north of the centre of the town. Take Highway A, Rome-Naples. After the last toll booth, carry on following the signs for the airport. Pass the end of the airport approach road and turn right at the next 'T' junction following the main road for about 4 kilometres. The CWGC's first sign will then be seen.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Regina Leader Post December 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Regina Leader Post December 1943. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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