Service militaire
Lieu de l’enterrement/commemoration
Fils de William H. et Elizabeth Demerchant. Époux de Nancy Demerchant, de Darwen, Lancashire, Angleterre.
Galerie numérique de Soldat James Reid Demerchant
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Soldat James Reid Demerchant
Picture of J. Reid DeMerchant (left) and his brother Gerald DeMerchant (right) at training camp in Aldershot, NS. Reid joined the Canadian Army when he was 17 but was discharged when it was discovered. He re-joined after he turned 18 years of age.
Galerie numérique de
Soldat James Reid Demerchant
Obituary of J. Reid DeMerchant. Reid's wife was Nancy Pillering of Darwin England. Their daughter Anita DeMerchant was born on August 29th, 1944...the same day her father was killed in action.
Galerie numérique de
Soldat James Reid Demerchant
1st page of letter (rest of letter not found)..."leave together so that will make about 21 days. That isn't bad don't you think. It would of been nice to get home for Xmas but New Year is good. Dick & Bill is coming the 7 or the 9 and get back here the 28. We are having a pretty good time lots of shows. Will that is much more news to write so will have to close now. From your loving sons Gerald + Reid.<P>
To Keith
How are you Bunty. Do you think Santa Clause is going to get you anything. What do you want me and Reid to get you. We will be to see you pretty quick. so don't worry will be there
Galerie numérique de
Soldat James Reid Demerchant
2nd page of letter
"Now be a good boy and don't swear or tell Momma lie. This is for Jack to.
From
G Jerry + Reid<P>
[Note to Mother]
See if you can get some U.S.A cigarette will you. We are saving our money. So don't worry. You will have to exuse this writing.
Galerie numérique de
Soldat James Reid Demerchant
The grave of RHLI Private J R DeMerchant,21, one of 3000 graves at the Canadian War Cemetery in Cintheux, the largest Canadian war Cemetery in the world." Source: "Hamilton Spectator" August 19, 2002. (NAD 2007)
Galerie numérique de
Soldat James Reid Demerchant
A photograph of the headstone at the Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery, located 20 kilometres south of Caen, France. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens)
Galerie numérique de
Soldat James Reid Demerchant
The Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery, located 20 kilometres south of Caen, France. (J. Stephens)
Galerie numérique de
Soldat James Reid Demerchant
Galerie numérique de
Soldat James Reid Demerchant
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Picture of J. Reid DeMerchant (left) and his brother Gerald DeMerchant (right) at training camp in Aldershot, NS. Reid joined the Canadian Army when he was 17 but was discharged when it was discovered. He re-joined after he turned 18 years of age.
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Obituary of J. Reid DeMerchant. Reid's wife was Nancy Pillering of Darwin England. Their daughter Anita DeMerchant was born on August 29th, 1944...the same day her father was killed in action.
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1st page of letter (rest of letter not found)..."leave together so that will make about 21 days. That isn't bad don't you think. It would of been nice to get home for Xmas but New Year is good. Dick & Bill is coming the 7 or the 9 and get back here the 28. We are having a pretty good time lots of shows. Will that is much more news to write so will have to close now. From your loving sons Gerald + Reid.<P> To Keith How are you Bunty. Do you think Santa Clause is going to get you anything. What do you want me and Reid to get you. We will be to see you pretty quick. so don't worry will be there
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2nd page of letter "Now be a good boy and don't swear or tell Momma lie. This is for Jack to. From G Jerry + Reid<P> [Note to Mother] See if you can get some U.S.A cigarette will you. We are saving our money. So don't worry. You will have to exuse this writing.
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The grave of RHLI Private J R DeMerchant,21, one of 3000 graves at the Canadian War Cemetery in Cintheux, the largest Canadian war Cemetery in the world." Source: "Hamilton Spectator" August 19, 2002. (NAD 2007)
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A photograph of the headstone at the Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery, located 20 kilometres south of Caen, France. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens)
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The Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery, located 20 kilometres south of Caen, France. (J. Stephens)
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Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
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CIMETIÈRE DE GUERRE CANADIEN DE BRETTEVILLE-SUR-LAIZE Calvados, France
Le cimetière se trouve du côté ouest de la route principale entre Caen et Falaise (N158) au nord du village de Cintheaux. Bretteville-sur-Laize, village et commune du Calvados, est à environ 16 km au sud de Caen. Le village de Bretteville est à 3 km au sud-ouest du cimetière. Les personnes inhumées ici sont mortes au cours des derniers assauts en Normandie, de la capture de Caen et de l'offensive vers le sud (menée d'abord par la 4e Division blindée canadienne et la 1re Division blindée polonaise) en vue de fermer la trouée de Falaise et d'encercler ainsi les divisions allemandes qui menaient une lutte désespérée pour éviter d'être coincées à l'ouest de la Seine. La plupart des unités du 2e Corps d'armée canadien sont représentées dans le cimetière. Environ 3000 victimes de la guerre de 1939-1945 sont commémorées ici.
Pour plus d’informations, visitez la Commission des sépultures de guerre du Commonwealth (site disponible en anglais seulement).
L’image du coquelicot est une marque déposée de la Légion royale canadienne (Direction nationale) et est utilisée avec sa permission. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus sur le coquelicot.
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