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Master Corporal Byron Greff

October 29, 2011

Master Corporal Byron Greff

Master Corporal Byron Greff, 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, was killed by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device while transiting through Kabul as a passenger on an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) vehicle.

He was serving as a mentor and trainer on Operation Attention, the Canadian Forces contribution to the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan. His role was to advise Afghan National Army trainers who provide recruit training to Afghan soldiers.

Family Statement

Memorial Service - Monday, November 7, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.

Media Articles

Body of Canadian soldier returns to CFB Trenton
November 1, 2011 - CBC

Soldier's repatriation motorcade travels Hwy. 401 today
November 1, 2011 - Northumberland News

Comrades bid quiet farewell to latest fallen Canadian
October 31, 2011 - CTV

Canadian soldier among 13 NATO dead in Kabul suicide bombing: military official
October 30, 2011 - Global Toronto

Alberta-based soldier among 17 killed near Kabul
October 29, 2011 - CBC

Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan
October 29, 2011 - CNews

Canadian soldier among 17 killed as suicide bomber strikes bus in Kabul
October 29, 2011 - thestar.com

Photos

Ramp Ceremony- Baghram - Combat Camera

Statements

Prime Minister of Cananda

Governor General of Cananda and Commander in Chief

Minister of National Defence

Commander - 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group

Other LFWA Memoriams