In memory ofPrivateThomas Arthur Ballietwho died on 8 Dec 1943 |
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L86943 Private (Saskatoon Light Infantry) Thomas Arthur (Tom) Balliet (b.1923) of Yorkton was KIA 19431208 by enemy artillery fire and is buried at Moro River Canadian war cemetery, Ortona, Chieti, Italy. He was the son of Phillip and Eva Balliet. Tom was clerking at Buckle's grocery store when he enlisted at Prince Albert in 1942. His brother Bill also served in Italy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Saskatchewan rural municipality for commemoration | 244 - Orkney | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cemetery or memorial location | Moro River Canadian war cemetery, Ortona, Chieti, Italy
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Honour roll location(s) | Yorkton | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial | Balliet Lake, Saskatchewan | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial location | 59.4217°N / 104.9911°W | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial NTS map reference | 74P6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial details | Northeast of Black Lake. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 19230630 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Yorkton | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of enlistment | 19420409 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of enlistment | Prince Albert | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Residence on enlistment | Yorkton | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupation | store clerk | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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