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William Stanley Hill

In memory of:

Corporal William Stanley Hill

September 1, 1944

Military Service


Service Number:

C/33980

Age:

29

Force:

Army

Unit:

4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards, R.C.A.C.

Additional Information


Born:

July 16, 1915
Vars, Ontario

Enlistment:

March 3, 1942
Cornwall, Ontario

Commemorated on Page 335 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. G. 15.

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.

Digital Collection

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  • Memorial– Plaque on Vars ON cenotaph.
  • Memorial– Plaque of William Stanley Hill on one of the posts infront of Vars ON cenotaph.
  • Cenotaph– Vars ON cenotaph re-dedicated Sept. 18, 2011 with 12 posts added in front honouring the 12 soldiers mentioned on cenotaph.
  • Memorial Plaque– Vars Cenotaph, Ontario
  • Vars Cenotaph, Ontario

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