Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Wilfred James Cobble
In memory of:
Constable Wilfred James Cobble
December 4, 1946
Lavoy, Alberta
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Service Number:
12983
Age:
39
Additional Information
Enlistment:
July 1, 1937
Cst. Cobble served in eight different detachments from British Columbia to Ontario. He was assigned to the Musical Ride until 1939 when he was thrown from a horse. After recovering from this accident, Cst. Cobble became a dog master and went to Vegreville, Alberta. He died of injuries received when struck by a truck while on duty on Lavoy highway, Alberta. He was married to Kathleen and they had a son.
Commemorated on Page 84 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honour Roll Book.
Digital Collection
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Constable Wilfred James Cobble – © 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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