ISOB Cecil L. Pendleton -Dieppe Raid
Details:
3. E. 14. In the American Section. Isolated Burial
A standard Commonwealth Grave Commission (CWGC) inscribed headstone.
The Isolated Grave (ISOB) of Private Cecil Laverne Pendleton who served in the Canadian Army Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, R.C.I.C.
He was born in Canada, but grew up in the US (Ohio). His parents were American. He was killed in action during Operation Jubilee (the Dieppe Raid) in France in August 1942; his body was not immediately recovered and he was listed as MIA. His body was later found and he was buried in the Choloy War Cemetery.
Monument Text:
B/37230 PRIVATE
C.L. PENDELTON
of USA
THE ROYAL HAMILTON
LIGHT INFANTRY
19TH AUGUST 1942. AGE 33
BELOVED SON OF SAMUEL AND BELLE PENDLETON. MAY HE REST IN PEACE
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
Canadian Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Operation Jubilee