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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Larry John Rudd

In memory of:

Trooper Larry John Rudd

May 24, 2010
Afghanistan

Military Service


Age:

26

Force:

Army

Unit:

The Royal Canadian Dragoons

Citation(s):

Sacrifice Medal (Posthumous)

Additional Information


Born:

August 21, 1983
Calgary, Alberta

Enlistment:

September 6, 2007
Hamilton, Ontario

Son of Helen Zuidema and grandson of Toni Zuidema, of Brantford, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 237 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.

Digital Collection

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  • Plaque– This was the laser engraved granite plaque that we designed to mark the unfortunate passing of Trooper Rudd.  

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
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Larry John Rudd– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Larry John Rudd– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Larry John Rudd– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Larry John Zuidema Rudd

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