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Andrew James Eykelenboom

In memory of:

Corporal Andrew James Eykelenboom

August 11, 2006

Spin Boldak, Afghanistan

Military Service

Age:

23

Force:

Army

Unit:

1 Field Ambulance

Citation(s):

Medal of Sacrifice (posthumous)

Additional Information

Born:

November 3, 1982

Son of Hans and Maureen Eykelenboom of Comox, British Columbia. Brother of Steven and Gordon Eykelenboom.

Commemorated on Page 219 of the In the Service of Canada Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

COURTENAY (MUNICIPAL) CEMETERY
British Columbia, Canada

Grave Reference:

N/A

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of Andrew James Eykelenboom – Corporal Andrew James Eykelenboom was killed by a suicide bomber in a vehicle attack near the town of Spin Boldak, approximately 100 km southeast of Kandahar City. Photo: Canadian Forces Image Gallery

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    Photo of Andrew James Eykelenboom – Corporal Andrew James Eykelenboom was killed by a suicide bomber in a vehicle attack near the town of Spin Boldak, approximately 100 km southeast of Kandahar City. Photo: Canadian Forces Image Gallery
  • Funeral Service – Funeral service for Corporal Andrew James Eykelenboom held on August 19, 2006 at Comox, British Columbia. CF Photo by Private (Pte) Kelly Mitton, 19 Wing Comox

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    Funeral Service
    Funeral Service – Funeral service for Corporal Andrew James Eykelenboom held on August 19, 2006 at Comox, British Columbia. CF Photo by Private (Pte) Kelly Mitton, 19 Wing Comox

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