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William Clarence Burton

In memory of:

Supply Assistant William Clarence Burton

May 7, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

V/36182

Age:

26

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve

Division:

H.M.C.S. Valleyfield

Additional Information

Son of William Clarence and Claudia Burton, of Oshawa, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 264 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

ST. JOHN'S (MOUNT PLEASANT) CEMETERY
Newfoundland, Canada

Grave Reference:

Sec. A. Plot 1. Grave G.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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