Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Lawrence Melsom
In memory of:
Constable William Lawrence Melsom
February 8, 1956
Port Alberni, British Columbia
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Service Number:
18050
Age:
21
Division:
F Regina, HQ Ottawa, & E Campbell River & Port Alberni, BC
Additional Information
Enlistment:
January 6, 1953
Cst. Melsom was born in Ontario. He was responding to a call for assistance when he died in a traffic accident at Port Alberni, British Columbia. Cst. Melsom is buried in the Anglican Cemetery of his hometown of Woodstock, Ontario.
Commemorated on Page 89 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honour Roll Book.
Digital Collection
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Constable William Lawrence Melsom – © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police -
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Inscription on grave marker – Photo courtesy of www.rcmpgraves.com
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