Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Jonathan James Cushley
In memory of:
Private William Jonathan James Cushley
September 3, 2006
Kandahar, Afghanistan
Military Service
Age:
21
Force:
Army
Unit:
The Royal Canadian Regiment
Division:
1st Battalion
Citation(s):
Sacrifice Medal (posthumous)
Additional Information
Born:
July 28, 1985
Son of Errol and Elaine Stephanie Cushley.
Commemorated on Page 222 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:
Port Lambton (McDonald) Cemetery
Ontario, Canada
Grave Reference:
N/A
Digital Collection
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Plaque – This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of Pte Cushley. It was originally displayed at the Kandahar Cenotaph from the date of his passing - and was repatriated to Canada in 2014. Today, it can be seen at the Afghanistan War Memorial located at National Defence Headquarters in Kanata, On. Rod McLeod, Artist -
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of William Jonathan James Cushley – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of William Cushley – Private William Jonathan James Cushley, a member of 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, based in Petawawa, Ontario was killed on September 3, 2006 fighting against Taliban insurgents approximately 15 km west of Kandahar City. -
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Photo of William Jonathan James Cushley – Always missed but loved forever
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