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Graham Bursey

In memory of:

Able Seaman Graham Bursey

March 27, 1943

Military Service

Service Number:

C/JX 246665

Age:

21

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Dasher

Additional Information

Son of William and Bertha Bursey, of Old Perlican, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 148 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL
Kent, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

73, 2.

Location:

The Chatham Naval Memorial overlooks the town of Chatham and is approached by a steep path from the Town Hall Gardens.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of Graham Bursey

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    Photo of Graham Bursey
    Photo of Graham Bursey
  • Letter– Able Seaman Graham Bursey - A letter from Buckingham Palace.

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    Letter – Able Seaman Graham Bursey - A letter from Buckingham Palace.
  • H.M.S. Dasher– Photo of H.M.S. Dasher, which sank on March 27, 1943 with 379 officers and men onboard.

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    H.M.S. Dasher – Photo of H.M.S. Dasher, which sank on March 27, 1943 with 379 officers and men onboard.
  • Memorial Plaque– Memorial plaque to HMS Dasher, located at The Church of Saint Peter in Chains, Ardrossan, Scotland; the plaque is mounted on the church's sea-facing wall.

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    Memorial Plaque
    Memorial Plaque – Memorial plaque to HMS Dasher, located at The Church of Saint Peter in Chains, Ardrossan, Scotland; the plaque is mounted on the church's sea-facing wall.

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