Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Wilfred Lofvendahl
In memory of:
Sergeant John Wilfred Lofvendahl
September 1, 1944
Military Service
H/137
26
Army
Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), R.C.A.C.
2nd Armoured Regiment
Additional Information
July 1, 1918
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Son of John Aleck and Ida (Aida) Whilhelmina (nee Larson) Lofvendahl, of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Brother of Ada Alexandra, Agnes, Charles Alec, Irene, Gerves, Victor Raymond, Evelyn May, George Howard, Robert, Harvey Kenneth, Joyce, Richard and Leslie Bryan.
The Province of Saskatchewan honoured Sergeant Lofvendahl by naming a lake in his honour.
Commemorated on Page 367 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
MONTECCHIO WAR CEMETERY
Italy
III. F. 6.
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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Newspaper clipping – In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
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Photo of John Wilfred Lofvendahl – Circa 1941
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