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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

William George Winters

In memory of:

Fireman William George Winters

July 26, 1944
Durban, South Africa

Military Service


Age:

19

Force:

Merchant Navy

Unit:

Canadian Merchant Navy

Division:

SS Louisbourg Park (Ottawa, Ontario)

Additional Information


Born:

March 1, 1925
Raymond, Alberta

Son of Cecil John Winters and Louise Martha Huddle from Raymond, Alberta.

Commemorated on Page 251 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

DURBAN (STELLAWOOD) CEMETERY
Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

Durban (Stellawood) Cemetery is situated some 6 kilometres from the Durban City Hall and lies on the slope of a hill commanding fine views over the city. The 1939-1945 War Graves Plot is situated on the slope of a widely curved rise which has been terraced along its upper reaches to provide three levels. Steps have been built to link the different levels and from the upper terrace access can be gained to the 1914-1918 War Graves Plot and the Cross of Sacrifice. In the centre of the middle terrace the Stone of Remembrance has been placed, and behind this, set into a wall flanked at each end by a square shelter with domed roof, is the Durban (Stellawood) Cremation Memorial commemorating 33 casualties who have no known grave, whose names are inscribed on a bronze panel.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of WILLIAM WINTERS– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Group Photo– George William Winters at right. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of WILLIAM WINTERS– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Grave marker– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Grave Marker– Headstone in DURBAN (STELLAWOOD) CEMETERY, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

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