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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Robert Alan Short

In memory of:

Sergeant Robert Alan Short

October 2, 2003

Kabul, Afghanistan

Military Service

Age:

41

Force:

Army

Unit:

The Royal Canadian Regiment

Division:

3rd Battalion Group

Citation(s):

Dag Hammarskjöld Medal, Canadian Forces Decoration, Sacrifice Medal (Posthumous)

Additional Information

Born:

October 15, 1961

Enlistment:

February 27, 1990

Husband of Susan Dawn Short, father of Charissa and Joshua of Fredericton, New Brunswick. Son of Murray Donald Short of Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Commemorated on Page 216 of the In the Service of Canada Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page.

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  • Personal sketch of fallen comrade

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    Personal sketch of fallen comrade
    Personal sketch of fallen comrade
  • Photo of Robert Alan Smith – Rob named this picture 'my friend'

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    Photo of Robert Alan Smith
    Photo of Robert Alan Smith – Rob named this picture 'my friend'
  • Photo of Robert Alan Short – Sergeant Robert Alan Short, serving with 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (3 RCR) Battalion Group, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Photo: MCpl. Brian Walsh 3 RCR Battalion Group Photographer

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    Photo of Robert Alan Short
    Photo of Robert Alan Short – Sergeant Robert Alan Short, serving with 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (3 RCR) Battalion Group, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Photo: MCpl. Brian Walsh 3 RCR Battalion Group Photographer
  • OP Athena Plaque – OP Athena plaque commemorating Sgt R.A. Short and Cpl R.C. Beerenfenger.

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    OP Athena Plaque
    OP Athena Plaque – OP Athena plaque commemorating Sgt R.A. Short and Cpl R.C. Beerenfenger.
  • Memorial – Chief Warrant Officer Steve Bartlett, Task Force Afghanistan's Regimental Sergeant Major takes time to reflect on the fallen. A consecration ceremony was held of the Memorial dedicated to those Canadians who gave their lives in the service of peace while serving in Afghanistan. This Memorial was originally consecrated in November 2003 at Camp Julien, Kabul. The closure of Camp Julien in November 2005 necessitated the move of the Memorial to its present location at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Photo taken on February 21, 2006 by: Master Corporal Ken Fenner, Task Force Afghanistan Photographer

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    Memorial
    Memorial – Chief Warrant Officer Steve Bartlett, Task Force Afghanistan's Regimental Sergeant Major takes time to reflect on the fallen. A consecration ceremony was held of the Memorial dedicated to those Canadians who gave their lives in the service of peace while serving in Afghanistan. This Memorial was originally consecrated in November 2003 at Camp Julien, Kabul. The closure of Camp Julien in November 2005 necessitated the move of the Memorial to its present location at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Photo taken on February 21, 2006 by: Master Corporal Ken Fenner, Task Force Afghanistan Photographer
  • Memorial Service – Cpl Robbie Beerenfenger and Sgt Robert Short were honoured during a community memorial service held October 7 at The Pembroke Memorial Centre, Pembroke Ont. Source DND site

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    Memorial Service
    Memorial Service – Cpl Robbie Beerenfenger and Sgt Robert Short were honoured during a community memorial service held October 7 at The Pembroke Memorial Centre, Pembroke Ont. Source DND site

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