In memory ofCorporalRoy Henry Cornerwho died on 12 Dec 1942 |
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R61971 Corporal (RCAF aero engine mechanic) Roy Henry Corner (b.1920) of Lac Vert died 19421212 and is buried at Gander cemetery. Corner perished in a fire at the Knights of Columbus hostel, St. John's, Newfoundland, while trying to save young ladies at a dance. He was the son of Alan R. and Dorothy (Marr) Corner who arrived from West Hartlepool, Durham, England, to homestead NW13-41-18-W2 in 1908. Roy was educated at Old Pleasantdale and Lac Vert schools and was working as a store clerk when he enlisted at Saskatoon in 1940. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Saskatchewan rural municipality for commemoration | 398 - Pleasantdale | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cemetery or memorial location | Gander cemetery, Newfoundland & Labrador
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Honour roll location(s) | Pleasantdale Naicam | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial | Corner Lake, Saskatchewan | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial location | 55.95°N / 105.95°W | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial NTS map reference | 73P13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial details | Northwest of Black Bear Island lake. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 19201006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Lac Vert | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of enlistment | 19400419 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of enlistment | Saskatoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Residence on enlistment | Lac Vert | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupation | store clerk | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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