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Date of birth:

February 17th, 1921 (Birch River/Manitoba, Canada)

Date of death:

June 8th, 1944 (France)

Buried on:

Canadian War Cemetery Beny-sur-mer
Plot: XIII. Row: F. Grave: 1.

Service number:

H/17557

Nationality:

Canadian

James Ferris Kyle was a laborer by trade. He enlisted in the Canadian Active Service Force on July 2, 1940, at Swan River, Manitoba. He was assigned Regimental Number H-17557 and joined the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry before transferring to the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. Kyle was unmarried and listed his father, Harry Kyle of Novra, Manitoba, as his next of kin.

Kyle underwent extensive military training and served in various capacities, including as a section member and later as a corporal. His service took him from Canada to the United Kingdom and finally to Northwest Europe.

On June 6, 1944, Kyle landed in France as part of the Allied invasion during D-Day. Just two days later, on June 8, 1944, he was murdered by Waffen-SS soldiers. His death was officially recorded by the Canadian Military Headquarters, and he was initially buried in France before being reinterred with honor at the Beny-sur-Mer Canadian Military Cemetery.

Kyle left behind a will dated May 7, 1943, naming his sister, Miss Kathleen Kyle of Novra, Manitoba, as the beneficiary. His personal effects, including clothing and military gear, were cataloged and returned to the Estates Branch. He was posthumously recognized for his service with war service gratuities and a Memorial Cross sent to his family.

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