In memory of

Rifleman

Joseph Serwatkewich

who died on 6 Jun 1944

Service details
  Conflict WWII
  Service Army
  Unit Regina Rifles
  Rank Rifleman
  Service number L28180
  Date of death 19440606
  Cause of death killed in action
Narrative history
  L28180 Rifleman (Regina Rifles) Joseph Serwatkewich (b.1919) of Ituna was KIA on D-Day 19440606 and is buried at Bény-sur-Mer Canadian war cemetery near Reviers, Calvados, France. He was the son of Frank and Mary Serwatkewich who farmed 26-24-12-W2. Joseph was farming with his family when he was called up for NRMA service at Regina early in 1943, going active three months later. His brother Mike also served overseas with the Army.
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Memorial information
  Saskatchewan rural municipality for commemoration 246 - Ituna Bon Accord
  Cemetery or memorial location Bény-sur-Mer Canadian war cemetery, Calvados, France    

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  Honour roll location(s) Ituna
  Geo-memorial Serwatkewich Lake, Saskatchewan     
  Geo-memorial location 56.8333°N / 102.2667°W
  Geo-memorial NTS map reference 64D16
  Geo-memorial details East of Reindeer Lake.
Personal information
  Date of birth 19190919
  Place of birth Ituna    
  Date of enlistment 19410317
  Place of enlistment Regina    
  Residence on enlistment Ituna    
  Occupation farmer
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