Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Richard Steven Leary
In memory of:
Captain Richard Steven Leary
June 3, 2008
Talukan, Afghanistan
Military Service
Age:
32
Force:
Army
Unit:
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Division:
2nd Battalion
Citation(s):
Sacrifice Medal (Posthumous)
Additional Information
Commemorated on Page 230 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:
BRANTFORD (MOUNT HOPE) 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 Captain Leary. 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 A. McLeod, Designer -
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Photo of Richard Steven Leary – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Funeral – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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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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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of Richard Steven Leary – Granted by National Defense
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