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James Harold King
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James Harold King
F/35821
Private
Essex Scottish Regiment, R.C.I.C.
August 29, 1924
West River Station, Pictou Co., NS
March 29, 1943
18
Halifax, NS
Lansdowne Station, Pictou Co., NS
Lumberman
Baptist
Single
Sarah Johnston (Grandmother) Halifax, NS
March 8, 1945
20
Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery
III. H. 4
Commemorated on Page 530 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance
Displayed in the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower in Ottawa on November 8
James Harold King was the only son of Murray K. King. His mother had died prior to his
enlistment.
He served in Canada from March 29, 1943 to April 30, 1944 completing his basic training at
Yarmouth, NS No 60 Training Centre; in England from May 1, 1844 to August 28, 1944. He served in
North West Europe from August 29, 1944 until his death on March 8, 1945. He was killed in action
while serving in Germany. He was initially buried in a temporary grave located on the western
outskirts of Xanten, Germany.
Photo: (2015) Des Philippet
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