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Arnold Leonard Davidson

In memory of:

Private Arnold Leonard Davidson

September 11, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

454695

Age:

19

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)

Division:

2nd Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

February 15, 1897

Son of William H. and Margaret J. Davidson, of Beachburg, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 75 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

VIII. C. 137.

Location:

Boulogne-sur-Mer is a large Channel port. Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, one of the town cemeteries, lies in the district of St Martin Boulogne, just beyond the eastern (Chateau) corner of the Citadel (Haute-Ville).

The cemetery is a large civil cemetery, split in two by the Rue de Dringhen, just south of the main road (RN42) to St Omer. The Commonwealth War Graves plot is located down the western edge of the southern section of the cemetery, with an entrance in the Rue de Dringhen. Unusually, the headstones are laid flat in this cemetery. This is due to the sandy soil. Car parking is available along the Rue de Dringhen.

Visiting Information
OPENING TIMES:
This Cemetery is open 7 days a week, all year round.
From 1 October to 15 March: 08.00 - 18.00
From 16 March to 30 September: 08.00 - 19.00

Wheelchair access to this cemetery is possible with some difficulty. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our Enquiries Section on telephone number 01628 507200.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Circumstances of death registers– Source: Library and Archives Canada. CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATH REGISTERS, FIRST WORLD WAR Surnames: Dack to Dabate. Microform Sequence 26; Volume Number 31829_B016735. Reference RG150, 1992-93/314, 170. Page 609 of 1140.

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    Circumstances of death registers
    Circumstances of death registers – Source: Library and Archives Canada. CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATH REGISTERS, FIRST WORLD WAR Surnames: Dack to Dabate. Microform Sequence 26; Volume Number 31829_B016735. Reference RG150, 1992-93/314, 170. Page 609 of 1140.
  • Photo of Arnold Leonard Davidson– Arnold Leonard Davidson, born February 15, 1897 in Beachburg, Ont. was the adopted son of Margaret Jane McLeese and William Henry Davidson. He enlisted in Pembroke, Ont. July 5, 1915 in the "B" Co. 59th Battalion C.E.F. On June 28, 1916 Arnold was drafted to the No. 4 Canadians, 2nd Batt. and sent to France. He left for his field unit on July 12, arrived July 16 and was reported wounded on July 23, 1916 with wounds to his chest, left arm and head. He died from these wounds on September 11, 1916 in No. 13, General Hospital, Boulogne. His sacrifice is remembered and cherished by his family.

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    Photo of Arnold Leonard Davidson
    Photo of Arnold Leonard Davidson – Arnold Leonard Davidson, born February 15, 1897 in Beachburg, Ont. was the adopted son of Margaret Jane McLeese and William Henry Davidson. He enlisted in Pembroke, Ont. July 5, 1915 in the "B" Co. 59th Battalion C.E.F. On June 28, 1916 Arnold was drafted to the No. 4 Canadians, 2nd Batt. and sent to France. He left for his field unit on July 12, arrived July 16 and was reported wounded on July 23, 1916 with wounds to his chest, left arm and head. He died from these wounds on September 11, 1916 in No. 13, General Hospital, Boulogne. His sacrifice is remembered and cherished by his family.

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