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John William Arthur Fryer

In memory of:

Lieutenant John William Arthur Fryer

September 20, 1968
Reinsehlen, Germany

Military Service

Service Number:

ZB10894

Age:

48

Force:

Army

Unit:

The Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Citation(s):

Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, UN Emergency Force, Canadian Forces Decoration (CD)

Additional Information

Born:

April 29, 1920
Toronto, Ontario

Enlistment:

September 9, 1941
Toronto, Ontario

Son of John Arthur William and Olive May (nee Jodrell) Fryer. Husband of Marion Lillian (nee Domoney) Fryer and father of Carole, Barbara,and Susan Fryer. Brother of Walter, Malvern, Arthur, George, William, Donald Fryer.

Commemorated on Page 141 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

WERL CENTRAL CEMETERY
Germany

Grave Reference:

Plot 4, Row F, Grave 8

Location:

There were 448 Canadians (124 Post-War military and 324 Dependants) buried in the Central Cemetery in Werl, Germany. Unlike most of North America, in most locations in Europe plots are not acquired in perpetuity but rather for a specific period of time, normally 20 to 25 years, after which the grave marker is removed and eventually the plot is reused. Fortunately, the burials in both two Canadian Sections in Werl were leased by Canada and there has been no loss of graves.

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  • Werl Cemetery– This is Werl Cemetery, in Germany, where Lieutenant John William Arthur FRYER was laid to rest.

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    Werl Cemetery – This is Werl Cemetery, in Germany, where Lieutenant John William Arthur FRYER was laid to rest.
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    Grave marker – This grave headstone is in Werl Cemetery, in Germany, where Lieutenant John William Arthur FRYER was laid to rest. This is the original headstone prior to replacement in 2003.
  • Grave marker– This grave headstone is in Werl Cemetery, in Germany, where Lieutenant John William Arthur FRYER was laid to rest. This is the new headstone, set in place in 2003.

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    Grave marker – This grave headstone is in Werl Cemetery, in Germany, where Lieutenant John William Arthur FRYER was laid to rest. This is the new headstone, set in place in 2003.

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