Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Hails
In memory of:
Private William Hails
June 12, 1916
Military Service
603108
Army
Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)
13th Bn.
Additional Information
December 22, 1882
Commemorated on Page 97 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
PERTH CEMETERY (CHINA WALL)
Belgium
II. B. 33.
PERTH CEMETERY (CHINA WALL) is located 3 Km east of Ieper town centre, on the Maaldestedestraat a road leading from the Meenseweg (N8), connecting Ieper to Menen. From Ieper town centre the Meenseweg is located via Torhoutstraat and right onto Basculestraat. Basculestraat ends at a main cross roads, directly over which begins the Meenseweg. 1.7 Km along the Meenseweg at a major roundabout lies the right hand turning onto the Maaldestedestraat. The cemetery itself is located 1 Km along the Maaldestedestraat on the left hand side of the road.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper Clipping – Pte. William Hails was born in South Shields, England on December 22nd, 1882. He enlisted in London, Ontario, on August 25th, 1915. -
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Grave Marker – Photo courtesy of Wilf Schofield, England -
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Photo of William Hails – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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