Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Inscription – His name as it is inscribed on the Vimy Memorial (2010). Over 11,000 fallen Canadians having no known place of burial in France, are honoured on this Memorial. He was discovered and exhumed at a later date and now rests in a marked grave.May they never be forgotten. (J. Stephens)

Vimy Memorial – Canada's Vimy Memorial, located approximately 8 kilometres to the north-east of Arras, France. May the sacrifice of so many never be forgotten. (J. Stephens)

Photo of David Wilson Aitken – David Wilson Aitken was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on January 13, 1882. He was married to Mary Jane Simpson. They were living at 127 Langside St., Winnipeg, MB when he signed his attestation papers on July 28, 1915. He was 33 years, 6 months old. He was a tailor, had served in the 6th Royal Scots and belonged to the 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers at the time. He was a Company Sergeant Major in the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment), 78th Battalion when he was killed on April 9, 1917 (age 35 years, 3 months). He is buried in the Canadian Cemetery No. 2 Pas de Calais, France which is 1 kilometre south of the Canadian Memorial at Vimy.

Canadian Cemetery No 2 – Canadian Cemetery No. 2 - The Canadian Cemetery No. 2 is located on Vimy Ridge and is attached to the grounds of Canada's Vimy Memorial. The cemetery is about 6 kilometres north of Arras, France.(John & Anne Stephens 2013)

Grave Marker – The grave marker at the Canadian Cemetery No. 2 is located by the grounds of Canada's Vimy Memorial. The cemetery is about 6 kilometres north of Arras, France. May he rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013)