Roy Dow

Corporal, Royal Winnipeg Rifles
Killed in Action – February 21, 1945

Service Summary

Roy Dow was born December 24, 1915, in Bethany, Manitoba. He enlisted in 1943 after working in Flin Flon.

Wartime Experience

Roy deployed overseas in 1944 and served with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles.

He was killed in action in Holland on February 21, 1945.

Commemoration

Roy is buried at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery in the Netherlands.

Medals & Honours

• Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp

• 1939–45 Star

• Defence Medal

• France and Germany Star

• War Medal 1939–45