Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William McWithey
In memory of:
Sergeant William McWithey
July 25, 1944
Military Service
M/26996
Army
Calgary Regiment, R.C.A.C.
14th Armd. Regt.
Additional Information
Commemorated on Page 392 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
FLORENCE WAR CEMETERY
Italy
VI. B. 17.
FLORENCE WAR CEMETERY stands on the right bank of the River Arno, just south of the road to Pontassieve and to Arezzo and 5 kilometres east of Florence. Take the A1 Roma to Milano road and exit at Firenze sud. Follow the road (No.67) towards Pontassieve and Arezzo. The cemetery is permanently open and may be visited outside the working hours of the local gardening staff but will be unmanned. The local gardening staff working hours are as follows:
From first Monday in April:
Monday to Thursday: 07.30 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 16.45
Friday: 07.30 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 15.30
From first Monday in October:
Monday to Thursday: 08.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 16.00
Friday: 08.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 15.00
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Grave marker – Grave marker from William McWithey's grave at Florence War Cemetery. -
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Photo of William McWithey – Although William was too old to be drafted, he enlisted because he wanted to help. He was killed in action in Italy at the age of 32. -
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Group Photo – William (Billy) is located at the bottom left. He is pictured with his sister Hazel Cordelia and his older brother John Frederick.
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