Name: BUCHANAN, KENNETH PURDY,
Initials: K. P.,
Nationality: Canadian,
Rank: Private,
Regiment/Service: North Nova Scotia Highlanders, R.C.I.C.,
Age: 24,
Date of Death: 06/05/1945,
Service No: F/50171,

Additional information:

Son of Phillip and Susan Buchanan;

Husband of Barbara Gwendoline Buchanan,
of Steyning, Sussex, England.

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead,
Grave/Memorial Reference: VII. F. 13.,
Cemetery: HOLTEN CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY...

Notes for KENNETH PURDY BUCHANAN:

Joined North Nova Scotia Highlanders June 19, 1940 at Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.

Served as a drummer in the Pipe Band in England and Europe.

Also served as a driver for officers, including Major Arnold Jefferey, Transport Major and later Company Commander in Europe.

Killed accidentally by gunshot, May 6, 1945.

AWARDS/MEDALS:

Good Conduct Badge,
1939-45 Star,
France and Germany Star,
War Medal,
Can. Vol. Svc Medal with clasp...

Name: BUCHANAN, KENNETH PURDY,
Initials: K. P.,
Nationality: Canadian,
Rank: Private,
Regiment/Service: North Nova Scotia Highlanders, R.C.I.C.,
Age: 24,
Date of Death: 06/05/1945,
Service No: F/50171,

Additional information:

Son of Phillip and Susan Buchanan;

Husband of Barbara Gwendoline Buchanan,
of Steyning, Sussex, England.

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead,
Grave/Memorial Reference: VII. F. 13.,
Cemetery: HOLTEN CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY...

Notes for KENNETH PURDY BUCHANAN:

Joined North Nova Scotia Highlanders June 19, 1940 at Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.

Served as a drummer in the Pipe Band in England and Europe.

Also served as a driver for officers, including Major Arnold Jefferey, Transport Major and later Company Commander in Europe.

Killed accidentally by gunshot, May 6, 1945.

AWARDS/MEDALS:

Good Conduct Badge,
1939-45 Star,
France and Germany Star,
War Medal,
Can. Vol. Svc Medal with clasp...