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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Edward French Neil

In memory of:

Able Seaman Edward French Neil

December 19, 1941

Military Service

Service Number:

P/JX 188839

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Stanley

Additional Information

Son of Richard and Bertha Neil, of Spaniards Bay, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 184 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Hampshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Panel 49, Column 1.

Location:

The Memorial is situated on Southsea Common overlooking the promenade, and is accessible at all times.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Picture of Edward French Neil– "Picture of Edward in his uniform during the Second World War"

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    Picture of Edward French Neil
    Picture of Edward French Neil – "Picture of Edward in his uniform during the Second World War"
  • Skates– "A pair of skates owned by Edward French Neil"

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    Skates
    Skates – "A pair of skates owned by Edward French Neil"
  • Article– An article about Edward and other Newfoundlanders who went down on the H.M.S. Stanley from a local paper at that time.

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    Article
    Article – An article about Edward and other Newfoundlanders who went down on the H.M.S. Stanley from a local paper at that time.
  • The H.M.S. Stanley– Edward was on the H.M.S. Stanley when the ship had sunk. Other Newfoundlanders who were on the H.M.S. Stanley on December 19, 1941 are also commemorated on this site.

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    The H.M.S. Stanley
    The H.M.S. Stanley – Edward was on the H.M.S. Stanley when the ship had sunk. Other Newfoundlanders who were on the H.M.S. Stanley on December 19, 1941 are also commemorated on this site.

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