David Canet

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04/17/2016

David Canet

A photographic tribute by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Unfortunately David Canet was never found and is lost to the sea.
His duty nobly done for his country - what more can a 23 year old give but his life.

Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.

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David Canet Jun 29, 1919 - Aug 19, 1942 Numurkah, Vic, Australia

David Canet of Numurkah, Vic Australia was born on June 29, 1919 in Numurkah to Linda Caroline (Miechel) Canet. He had siblings Albert Canet, Albert Nelson Canet, and Lawrence George Canet. David Canet died at age 23 years old on August 19, 1942 at Off coast near Terschelling. in Holland, and was buried at Runnymede Memorial Panel 112. in Surrey England.

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