Canadian Virtual War Memorial
David Syvret
In memory of:
Rifleman David Syvret
January 30, 1944
Niigata-Rinko 5B, Japan
Military Service
E/29879
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Army
Royal Rifles of Canada, R.C.I.C.
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp.
Additional Information
August 16, 1919
Belle Anse, Gaspésie, Quebec
July 25, 1940
Gaspé, Quebec
Son of Alfred Syvret and Rachel Misson, of Belle Anse, Québec. His brother, Private Charles Syvret, served in Europe during the Second World War, and he survived the war.
David served in Québec, in New Brunswick, in Newfoundland with Force W, in Hong Kong with Force C, in Japan where he died as prisoner of war.
Commemorated on Page 457 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
YOKOHAMA WAR CEMETERY
Japan
Sec. B. B. 7.
YOKOHAMA WAR CEMETERY is 9 kilometres west of the city on Yuenchi-Dori, Hodogaya Ward, which branches left off the old Tokkaido highway. The nearest railway station is Hodogaya, 5 kilometres to the north on the JNR line but the cemetery is easily reached by bus from Yokohama station.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Photo of DAVID SYVRET – In memory of those who served in Hong Kong during World War 11 and did not come home. Submitted with permission on behalf of the Hong Kong Veterans Commemorative Association by Operation: Picture Me.
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