• Normandy Massacres

Date of birth:

February 29th, 1924

Date of death:

June 8th, 1944 (France)

Buried on:

Canadian War Cemetery Beny-sur-mer
Plot: XIII. Row: D. Grave: 6.

Service number:

H/14610

Nationality:

Canadian

Lant Freeman was raised in a modest household, he was the son of Eve Freeman. He attended high school and spoke English fluently, but did not pursue university education. Before joining the military, he worked as a general laborer for J.I. Mathew in Fort Frances for three years, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to his local community.

On October 14, 1943, at the age of 19, Freeman enlisted in the Canadian Army in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was assigned to the Royal Winnipeg Rifles as a Private, bearing the service number H.14610. His military journey took him through various training centers, including the 103rd Canadian Army Basic Training Group and the A15 Canadian Infantry Training Centre. He was later posted to No. 1 Training Brigade, 3rd Battalion, preparing for active duty in Europe.

Tragically, Freeman was reported missing in action on June 8, 1944, during the Normandy campaign. On February 28, 1945, the Canadian Army officially presumed him to have been killed in action on the day he went missing. It was later confirmed his death was done through field execution by Waffen-SS soldiers.

Freeman left behind a service will naming his mother, Eve Freeman, as his beneficiary. His estate amounted to $27.32, and she received a Memorial Cross in recognition of her son's sacrifice.

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