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In memory of
Lieutenant
 ARTHUR HUGH  CAIRNS
who died on October 17, 1944

Military Service:
Age: 28
Force: Army
Unit: Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, R.C.I.C.

Additional Information:
Son of William H. and Mabel M. Cairns, of Easton's Corners, Ontario. He was the brother of Gordon Charles Cairns who died on August 15, 1944.

Commemorated on Page 265 of the
Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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Burial Information:
Cemetery:
BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY
Netherlands
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Grave Reference: 2. F. 8.
Location: BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY is located 39 Km north west of Antwerp and 19 Km after passing the Border into the Netherlands. The N11 connects Antwerp to Bergen op Zoom via Kapellen, Pulte, Hoogerheide and finally on to Bergen op Zoom.

On reaching Bergen op Zoom railway station turn right onto the Stationsplein and after 200 M turn right onto the Bredastraat. Follow this road for 500 M where it becomes Wouwsestraatweg and carry straight on for 2.5 kilometres. The street name has now changed to the Ruytershoveweg and the BERGEN-OP-ZOOM CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY can be found on the left of this street. Steps into cemetery (not suitable for wheelchairs).


Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.


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