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Son of John and Sarah Parmiter, of Topsail, Harbor Main, Newfoundland.
Digital gallery of Private Cecil Parmiter
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The 'Y' Ravine Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France.
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Son of John and Sarah Parmiter of Conception Bay, Newfoundland.
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This is the monument in Kelligrew's where Cecil is commemorated.
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A closer view of the monument in Kelligrew's where Cecil is commemorated.
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Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 92 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance.
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Y RAVINE CEMETERY Somme, France
Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 3 kilometres further along the D919, turn left following the signs for Auchonvillers. At the crossroads in the village centre following the signs for Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel. The Y Ravine Cemetery is located within the Park.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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