Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Sydney Leonard Anderson
In memory of:
Lance Corporal Sydney Leonard Anderson
October 9, 1944
Netherlands
Military Service
K/46964
28
Army
Calgary Highlanders, R.C.I.C.
1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Additional Information
January 11, 1916
Winnipeg, Manitoba
March 10, 1943
Victoria, British Columbia
Son of Andrew Gustave and Elen Johnson Anderson of Vancouver, British Columbia. Brother of George, William, Stanley and Velma. Husband of Elizabeth Anderson, of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Commemorated on Page 237 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
Netherlands
2. G. 8.
BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY is located 39 Km north west of Antwerp and 19 Km after passing the Border into the Netherlands. The N11 connects Antwerp to Bergen op Zoom via Kapellen, Pulte, Hoogerheide and finally on to Bergen op Zoom. On reaching Bergen op Zoom railway station turn right onto the Stationsplein and after 200 M turn right onto the Bredastraat. Follow this road for 500 M where it becomes Wouwsestraatweg and carry straight on for 2.5 kilometres. The street name has now changed to the Ruytershoveweg and the BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY can be found on the left of this street. Steps into cemetery (not suitable for wheelchairs).
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Circumstances of death – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Telegram – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Letter – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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