In memory ofSapperCarl Melvin Dahlwho died on 18 Sep 1944 |
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L74440 Sapper (18 Field Co., Royal Canadian Engineers) Carl Melvin Dahl (b.1915) of Court was KIA 19440918 and is buried at Calais Canadian war cemetery, Leubringhen, Pas-de-Calais, France. He was the son of Peder Olsen and Martina Amalia Dahl, Norwegians who came to the district from Temple, North Dakota, to homestead 35-32-29-W3 on the Alberta border south of Loverna in 1913. Carl was born on the farm, attended Antelope Park school and was working as a carpenter when he enlisted at Saskatoon early in 1942. His brother Ove also served in the Army. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Saskatchewan rural municipality for commemoration | 322 - Antelope Park | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cemetery or memorial location | Calais Canadian war cemetery, Leubringhen, Pas-de-Calais, France
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Honour roll location(s) | Fusilier | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial | Dahl Lake, Saskatchewan | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial location | 53.15°N / 102.55°W | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial NTS map reference | 63E2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Geo-memorial details | North of Hudson Bay. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 19150109 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Court | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of enlistment | 19420129 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of enlistment | Saskatoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Residence on enlistment | Court | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupation | carpenter | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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