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Son of James and Elizabeth Onley, of Wellingborough, England.
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Lance Corporal Arthur Onley
In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Remembered by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
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Lance Corporal Arthur Onley
Gravemarker. Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team
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Lance Corporal Arthur Onley
15th Bn cap badge. Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team.
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Lance Corporal Arthur Onley
1st Division, 3rd Brigade shoulder patch worn by 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada). Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team..
DILEAS GU BRATH
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Lance Corporal Arthur Onley
The memorial on Observatory Ridge was unveiled and dedicated on 22 October 2011 to commemorate the actions of the 15th Battalion CEF (48th Highlanders of Canada) on 3 June 1916 during the Battle of Mount Sorrel. Photo by BGen (ret) G Young and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Bn Memorial Project.
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Arthur Onley
The memorial on Observatory Ridge was unveiled and dedicated on 22 October 2011 to commemorate the actions of the 15th Battalion CEF (48th Highlanders of Canada) on 3 June 1916 during the Battle of Mount Sorrel. Photo by BGen (ret) G Young and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Bn Memorial Project.
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Lance Corporal Arthur Onley
The grave marker at the Railway Dugouts Burial Ground Cemetery located approximately 3 kilometres to the south of Ieper, Belgium. May he rest in peace. (K. Falconer & J. Stephens 2010)
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Lance Corporal Arthur Onley
Record of Service Card (front side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
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Lance Corporal Arthur Onley
Record of Service Card (reverse side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
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Lance Corporal Arthur Onley
Cap Badge 17th Bn (Seaforth Highlanders - Nova Scotia). Lance Corporal Onley originally enlisted with the 17th Bn but was sent to the 15th Bn as a reinforcement. Submitted by Capt(ret'd) V. Goldman 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
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Lance Corporal Arthur Onley
Valley Cottages Cemetery Zillebeek Memorial - Inscription reads: "To the memory of these 72 Soldiers of the British Empire killed in action in 1915, 1916 and 1917 and buried at the time in Valley Cemetery and Transport Farm Annexe Zillebeek whose graves were destroyed in later battles. Their glory shall not be forgotten." ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Lance Corporal Arthur Onley
Grave marker ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Lance Corporal Arthur Onley
Stone of Remembrance ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Lance Corporal Arthur Onley
Cemetery ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Remembered by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto, Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
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Gravemarker. Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team
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15th Bn cap badge. Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
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1st Division, 3rd Brigade shoulder patch worn by 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada). Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team.. DILEAS GU BRATH
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The memorial on Observatory Ridge was unveiled and dedicated on 22 October 2011 to commemorate the actions of the 15th Battalion CEF (48th Highlanders of Canada) on 3 June 1916 during the Battle of Mount Sorrel. Photo by BGen (ret) G Young and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Bn Memorial Project.
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The memorial on Observatory Ridge was unveiled and dedicated on 22 October 2011 to commemorate the actions of the 15th Battalion CEF (48th Highlanders of Canada) on 3 June 1916 during the Battle of Mount Sorrel. Photo by BGen (ret) G Young and submitted by Capt (ret) V Goldman of the 15th Bn Memorial Project.
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The grave marker at the Railway Dugouts Burial Ground Cemetery located approximately 3 kilometres to the south of Ieper, Belgium. May he rest in peace. (K. Falconer & J. Stephens 2010)
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Record of Service Card (front side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
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Record of Service Card (reverse side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
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Cap Badge 17th Bn (Seaforth Highlanders - Nova Scotia). Lance Corporal Onley originally enlisted with the 17th Bn but was sent to the 15th Bn as a reinforcement. Submitted by Capt(ret'd) V. Goldman 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
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Valley Cottages Cemetery Zillebeek Memorial - Inscription reads: "To the memory of these 72 Soldiers of the British Empire killed in action in 1915, 1916 and 1917 and buried at the time in Valley Cemetery and Transport Farm Annexe Zillebeek whose graves were destroyed in later battles. Their glory shall not be forgotten." ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Grave marker ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Stone of Remembrance ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Cemetery ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 143 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND Belgium
RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND (Transport Farm) is located 2 Km south east of Ieper town centre, on the Komenseweg, a road connecting Ieper to Komen (N336).
From Ieper town centre the Komenseweg is located via the Rijselsestraat, through the Rijselpoort (Lille Gate) and crossing the Ieper ring road, towards Armentieres and Lille. The road name then changes to Rijselseweg. 1 Km along the Rijselseweg lies the left hand turning onto Komenseweg. The cemetery itself is located 1.2 Km along the Komenseweg on the right hand side of the road.
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