Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Frederick Albert Dray
In memory of:
Corporal Frederick Albert Dray
June 15, 1944
Normandy, France
Military Service
P/28106
30
Army
1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, R.C.I.C.
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, 1939-45 Star
Additional Information
May 28, 1914
Goldalming, Surrey, England
September 1, 1939
Toronto, Ontario
Son of Archibald J. and Minnie Dray of Carleton Place, Ontario. Stepson of John (Jack) Ryan of Carleton Place, Ontario. Step-brother of Ethel, Doris, Gladys, Violet, John and Ronald.
Commemorated on Page 294 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY
Calvados, France
1. Q. 13.
Hermanville-sur-Mer lies 13 kilometres north of Caen on the road to Lion-sur-Mer (the D60). To reach the War Cemetery go northwards right through Hermanville; after leaving the Mairie (Town Hall) on your left, turn right. The gates to the War Cemetery will be found after 300 metres.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of Frederick Dray – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
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Other – The 2004 book 'Fathers, Brothers and Sons' by Carleton Place author Larry Gray book outlines the stories of the town's Second World War dead. -
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Grave Marker – His grave at Hermanville, Calvados, France.
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