Canadian War Graves in Northern Ireland

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Following on from my posts on this Forum about Canadian war graves in Northern Ireland, I submitted all photos I took to the Canadian Virtual War Memorial. I am happy to say that all were accepted and have been added to the individual entries of those who made the Supreme Sacrifice.

I have been in e-mail contact with John S. Brehaut who is responsible for updating the site and he has kindly supplied me with a list of those of both World Wars who are buried in this Province. I hope to photograph as many as possible of the grave markers and submit to them to John for inclusion on the CVWM site.

It is little in repayment of the debt that is owed to those of the Commonwealth (meant in the best possible terms) who fought and died that we may enjoy our freedoms. If only one of the photographs shows a descendant where their brave forebear has been buried with all due honour and respect, that is enough for me.

Paul

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Sir, you are to be commended, and on behalf of all of us, I thank you.

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Your is appreciated, and returned, thank you. I will keep the forum updated on progress.

As I said, it is little in return for their selfless service.

Paul.

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Just an update on progress so far.

As of today I have managed to photograph and upload 74 of the list of 140 that John Brehault sent to me. 25 out of 27 have been done from my own County area, 38 out of 40 from County Fermanagh (in just two cemeteries), and 11 out of 45 from Co. Antrim. The other two counties, Armagh and Down have yet to be started.

There are other memorials of which I now have a list, and I will try and get those done at some time in the future. But first things first.

Paul

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Paul...
Jif said....

"Sir, you are to be commended, and on behalf of all of us, I thank you.""

I would like to second the motion.....





And I'd like to send you some good inspirational Irish music...My favourite..
Barleyjuice...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF3v4-X6nbE

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As a mark of respect, I have placed Royal British Legion crosses the markers of those Canadians who are buried in my home town.

They are:-

Flying Officer F.D. Butland
Flight Sergeant W.B. Fry
Flying Officer S.D. Gaudin
Pilot Officer R.H. Matthews
Pilot Officer K.A. Norris
W.O II A.L. Card
Flight Sergeant P.E.R. Baillargeon
Flight Sergeant J.A. Deschamps

As time passes, I will attempt to leave crosses at other locations if none are present when I next visit those I have already photographed, and at those yet to be visited.

Unfortunately I have no suitable Canadian emblems to attach to the crosses, so have used the standard cross we have over here. I attach an image of the type of cross I used. I will ask my local Branch to obtain a suitable substitute for the marker in Carnmoney Jewish Cemetery for Flight Sergeant B.E. Samuels.

Paul