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Willis Edward Rhodeniser

In memory of:

Constable Willis Edward Rhodeniser

August 26, 1939

Carlyle, Saskatchewan

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Service Number:

12690

Age:

28

Division:

Depot, K - Alberta & F Saskatachewan

Additional Information

Born:

March 28, 1911
Farmington, Nova Scotia

Enlistment:

July 2, 1935

Cst. Rhodeniser was born in Nova Scotia. He was partnered with his dog “Tell” in October 1938. Cst. Rhodeniser was shot near Carlyle, Saskatchewan, while leading a posse in search of a suspect wanted for questioning in connection with three murders. He is buried at Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.

Commemorated on Page 62 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honour Roll Book.

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