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SAPSFORD, J A - Sapper

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JOHN ARTHUR (J A) SAPSFORD

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    JOHN ARTHUR (J A) SAPSFORD

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    JOHN ARTHUR (J A) SAPSFORD
    25 May 1902
    London, Middlesex, , United Kingdom
    L/102222
    1 September 1942 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA
    Farmer
    Sapper
    Royal Canadian Engineers
    28 February 1945
    Died of wounds (Bedburg, Germany)
    42 years
    GROESBEEK CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
    Grave 15, Row E, Plot 10.

  • Sapper JOHN ARTHUR SAPSFORD's Story

  • Born
    25 May 1902 in London, Middlesex, , United Kingdom
    Occupation
    Worked as a Farmer prior to enlisting.
    Enlisted
    1 September 1942 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | Age: 40 years
    Buried
    28 February 1945 - GROESBEEK CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY | Age: 42 years

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Interesting Facts

  • Son of James Sapsford of Laindon, Essex, UK. Predeceased by his mother. Brother of Tom, George, Jennie, Carrie and Nellie. Recieved his Grade 8 diploma in Norwood, ON in 1914. Served with the 12th District Depot C.A.A.F., and later with the 7 CDN Field Coy R.C.E. Died of wounds sustained to his abdomen and left hip in Bedburg, Germany in February 1945, at the age of 42. Upon his death, his belongings including a pocket watch, snaps, letters and postcards were sent back to his family. 

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Fallen Soldiers from London, Middlesex , United Kingdom

Fallen Comrades of the Royal Canadian Engineers


Fallen Soldiers buried in GROESBEEK CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY