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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Howard Primrose Primrose

In memory of:

Lieutenant Howard Primrose Primrose

May 26, 1916

Military Service

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

4th Bn.

Additional Information

Son of Alexander Primrose and Clara Christine (his wife), of 100, College St., Toronto.

Commemorated on Page 150 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

RENINGHELST NEW MILITARY CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

I. D. 17.

Location:

RENINGHELST NEW MILITARY CEMETERY is located 9.5 Km south west of Ieper town centre, in the village of Reningelst, on a road leading from the N308 Poperingseweg. From Ieper town centre the Poperingseweg (N308), is reached via Elverdingsestraat then directly over two small roundabouts in the J. Capronstraat. The Poperingseweg is a continuation of the J. Capronstraat and begins after a prominent railway level crossing. On reaching the main crossroads in the village of Vlamertinge take the left hand turning onto the Bellestraat. After crossing the N38 Ieper Poperinge road, the village of Reningelst lies 6 Km beyond Vlamertinge. On reaching the village, turn right onto the Zevekotestraatand continue to the Reningelstplein where the churchyard is clearly visible. The Baljuwstraat leads from the Reningelstplein and the cemetery is 500 metres along this road on the left hand side. Visitors to this site should note a short grassed access path to this site which is unsuitable for vehicles.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Memorial– Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Memorial – Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Photo of HOWARD PRIMROSE PRIMROSE– Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Photo of HOWARD PRIMROSE PRIMROSE – Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram June 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram June 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Howard Primrose– From The War Book of Upper Canada College, edited by Archibald Hope Young, Toronto, 1923. This book is a Roll of Honour including former students who served during the First World War.

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    Photo of Howard Primrose – From The War Book of Upper Canada College, edited by Archibald Hope Young, Toronto, 1923. This book is a Roll of Honour including former students who served during the First World War.
  • Memorial Tablet– Lieutenant Howard Primrose is remembered on this brass Memorial Tablet. It was unveiled on May 1st, 1921 in memory of Upper Canada College students who died on active service during the First World War. Upper Canada College is located in Toronto, Ontario.

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    Memorial Tablet – Lieutenant Howard Primrose is remembered on this brass Memorial Tablet. It was unveiled on May 1st, 1921 in memory of Upper Canada College students who died on active service during the First World War. Upper Canada College is located in Toronto, Ontario.
  • Memorial plaque– Memorial plaque located inside St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, King Street West at Simcoe Street in Toronto, Ontario.

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    Memorial plaque – Memorial plaque located inside St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, King Street West at Simcoe Street in Toronto, Ontario.
  • Memorial Plaque– Memorial Plaque located inside St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, King Street West at Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario

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    Memorial Plaque – Memorial Plaque located inside St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, King Street West at Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario
  • St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church– Front Entrance of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

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    St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church – Front Entrance of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
  • Honour Roll– "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", 1921.

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    Honour Roll – "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", 1921.

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