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Date of birth:

March 6th, 1924 (Toronto/Ontario, Canada)

Date of death:

June 8th, 1944 (France)

Buried on:

Canadian War Cemetery Beny-sur-mer
Plot: XIII. Row: F. Grave: 5.

Service number:

B/131123

Nationality:

Canadian

Robert Munro Findlay was born on June 3, 1924, at Wellesley Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Wallace Munro Findlay and Frances Ellen Findlay. His family resided at 63 Lamb Avenue, Toronto, and he was raised in a Presbyterian household.

Robert attended Lawrence Park Collegiate for one year and reached high school matriculation before enlisting. He was a student at the time of his enlistment and had aspirations for further education.

Robert enlisted in the Canadian Army Active Service Force and served in the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. His regimental number was B-131123, and he held the rank of Private. He was deployed overseas, serving in Northwest Europe during World War II.

Private Findlay was killed in action on June 8, 1944, during the Normandy campaign in France.

His death was initially reported as "missing in action" but later confirmed. A letter from Major-General A.E. Walford expressed condolences to his mother, acknowledging Robert's sacrifice for his country. Later, his death was ruled murdered by execution. The perpetrators were Waffen-SS soldiers.

Robert left a last will, bequeathing all his estate to his mother, Frances Ellen Findlay. His estate included:

Victory Loan Bonds
War Savings Certificates
Life insurance policies with Canada Life and London Life
A small bank account and assigned pay

His War Service Gratuity totaled $178.17, and his mother was the sole beneficiary. His mother also received the Memorial Cross

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