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Alphonsus Hickey

In memory of:

Private Alphonsus Hickey

August 30, 1944

Military Service


Service Number:

F/32124

Age:

24

Force:

Army

Unit:

Cape Breton Highlanders, R.C.I.C

Citation(s):

Mentioned in Despatches

Additional Information


Born:

April 29, 1920
Sydney, Nova Scotia

Enlistment:

August 18, 1942
Sydney, Nova Scotia

Son of Alphonsus and Euphemia Hickey of Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Commemorated on Page 334 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:

I. D. 13.

Location:

The War Cemetery lies in the locality of Montecchio in the Commune of Montelabbate (Province of Pesaro). It stands on rising ground just North of the main road from Pesaro to Urbino, about 12 kilometres west of Pesaro. If approaching by car, take the road 423 from Pesaro to Urbino, following the signs for Montecchio. Just before entering the town, the Cemetery will be seen on the right hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of Alphonsus Hickey– Pte Alphonsus Hickey siol na fear (Gaelic: Breed of manly men)

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