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SARUK, E - Rifleman

Rifleman
EMIL (E) SARUK

  • Canadian Fallen Soldier - Rifleman EMIL SARUK

  • Rifleman
    EMIL (E) SARUK

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    EMIL (E) SARUK
    13 December 1916
    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    H/41473
    30 October 1940 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
    Carpenter
    Rifleman
    Royal Winnipeg Rifles
    6 June 1944
    Died from wounds sustained in action (Juno Beach)
    27 years
    BENY-SUR-MER CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
    II. B. 5.

  • Rifleman EMIL SARUK's Story

  • Born
    13 December 1916 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    Occupation
    Worked as a Carpenter prior to enlisting.
    Enlisted
    30 October 1940 in Winnipeg, Manitoba | Age: 23 years
    Buried
    6 June 1944 - BENY-SUR-MER CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY | Age: 27 years

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Interesting Facts

  • Son of Michael and Emily Saruk of Winnipeg, MB. Husband of Lena Saruk, also of Winnipeg. Father of Sharon Dale. Brother of one sister (unnamed). Fluent in English and Ukrainian.

    Recipient of the 1939-1945 Star, the France and Germany Star, the Defence Medal, the War Medal, and the CVSM and Clasp. An account of Rifleman Saruk's brave and successful attempt in taking out a pill box that had been annihilating the his unit from his LCA is provided in Mark Zeuhlke's book 'Juno Beach: Canada's D-Day Victory June 6, 1944.'

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Fallen Soldiers from Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada

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Fallen Soldiers buried in BENY-SUR-MER CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY