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Harold Pirrie

In memory of:

Private Harold Pirrie

August 31, 1944

Military Service


Service Number:

B/78663

Age:

24

Force:

Army

Unit:

Irish Regiment of Canada, R.C.I.C.

Additional Information


Son of John and Dorothea Elizabeth Pirrie, of Toronto, Ontario. Husband of Dorothy H. Pirrie, of Toronto.

Commemorated on Page 418 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. A. 1.

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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  • Photo of HAROLD PIRRIE– Pearen United Church Members of the Armed Forces
Pte. Pirrie-Harold Can. Army Overseas B-78663
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star December 1940. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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