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Douglas Haig Acaster

In memory of:

Leading Cook (S) Douglas Haig Acaster

July 13, 1944
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Military Service


Service Number:

40715

Age:

26

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Canadian Navy

Division:

H.M.C.S. Chippawa

Citation(s):

Good Conduct Badge, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, War Medal 1939-1945.

Additional Information


Born:

March 26, 1918
Beauséjour, Manitoba

Enlistment:

June 10, 1939
North Battleford, Saskatchewan

Son of John Smealton Acaster and Florence Sidebottom, of North Battleford, Saskatchewan. He served in Canada, in Newfoundland and at sea. He had 1,460 days of service, including 1,084 overseas.

Commemorated on Page 234 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

NORTH BATTLEFORD CEMETERY
Saskatchewan, Canada

Grave Reference:

Plan M. Block 12. Grave 5.

Location:

From Yellowhead Highway (16) turn onto Highway 40 - direction Prince Albert. The North Battleford Cemetery is on the north side of Highway 40.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of DOUGLAS HAIG ACASTER– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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