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Date of birth:

December 10th, 1922 (Brandon/Manitoba, Canada)

Date of death:

June 8th, 1944 (France)

Buried on:

Canadian War Cemetery Beny-sur-mer
Plot: XIV. Row: F. Grave: 9.

Service number:

H/1170

Nationality:

Canadian

Kenneth Samuel Lawrence was raised in a modest household, Kenneth was the son of Bertram Lawrence and Mary Lawrence. He was educated up to Grade VIII and worked as a farmer before enlisting.

Kenneth married Ruth Mary Lawrence, who resided at 46 Well Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, England. His next of kin also included his mother, Mary Lawrence, who remained in Crandall, Manitoba.

Kenneth enlisted in the Canadian Army (Active Service) on January 8, 1943, at Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was assigned to the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. His regimental number was H1170, and he served as a Rifleman.

During his service, Kenneth underwent training at various Canadian military camps, including Fort Garry and Camp Shilo. He was deployed overseas as part of the Canadian forces participating in the liberation of Europe during World War II.

Kenneth was killed in action on June 8, 1944, during the Normandy campaign in France, near Château d’Audrieu, close to Caen. Initially reported as killed in action, later investigations suggested he may have died as a prisoner of war, possibly murdered by German forces, a tragic fate that was acknowledged during post-war war crimes trials.

The Memorial Cross was sent to both his widow and mother. His name was included in official war records and commemorated by the Canadian government. A letter from Major-General F.G. Letson expressed deep condolences and recognized Kenneth’s bravery and ultimate sacrifice.

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