Canadian Virtual War Memorial
George Shortman
In memory of:
Sapper George Shortman
May 21, 1921
Military Service
Service Number:
180312
Age:
41
Force:
Army
Unit:
Canadian Engineers
Additional Information
Born:
November 29, 1880
Son of Frederick and Sarah Ann Shortman, of New Tredegar, Monmouth, England.
Commemorated on Page 559 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
Cemetery:
VANCOUVER (MOUNTAIN VIEW) CEMETERY
British Columbia, Canada
Grave Reference:
45.24.16
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Grave Marker – Grave of 180312 Sapper George Shortman who served with the Canadian Engneers C.E.F. Born in South Wales on Nov. 29th 1880, he enlisted with the 88th Battn C.E.F. (Replacement) at Victoria BC on Nov. 7th 1915 listing his occupation as "Miner" George died at Vancouver BC on May 21st 1921 at the age of 40. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC. -
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Cross of Sacrifice – Memorial Cross in the section where 180312 Sapper George Shortman was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC. -
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Vancouver (Mountain View) Cemetery – Cemetery view of the section where 180312 Sapper George Shortman was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC.
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