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Leslie Russell Corney

In memory of:

Flying Officer Leslie Russell Corney

September 2, 1944
Kyrenia, Cyprus

Military Service

Service Number:

J/25458

Age:

20

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Canadian Air Force

Citation(s):

Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, War Medal 1939-45.

Additional Information

Born:

October 22, 1923
Port Borden, Prince Edward Island

Enlistment:

January 26, 1942
Lachute, Quebec

Son of Amy Louise Corney of Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Father of Wendy Yvonne.

Commemorated on Page 280 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

NICOSIA WAR CEMETERY
Cyprus

Grave Reference:

2. C. 7.

Location:

Nicosia, capital of undivided Cyprus, is the principal town of the Greek Section of the island, but adjoins Turkish territory. The border between the two communities is known as the buffer zone" and the "green line", protected by UNFICYP (United National Forces in Cyprus). The NICOSIA WAR CEMETERY for the 1939-45 War contains 218 burials and Wayne's Keep contains service graves post 1947. Access to the cemeteries is difficult as they are in the "buffer zone" and it is not recommended from the Turkish side. The cemeteries are 4 kilometres west of Nicosia on the Myrtou Road. Visitors require permission to enter the cemeteries and at least 5 days notice must be given. A United Nations escort is necessary and photography is restricted (discreet photographs of headstones only). Visits are permitted between 09.00 and 12.00 Monday to Friday. Applications must be made by telephone or in writing to:
Regimental Sergeant Major
UNFICYP Support Regiment
UNFICYP
BFPO 567
Tel: 00 357 2 369852

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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