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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Edward James Murch

In memory of:

Private Edward James Murch

April 28, 1915

Military Service

Service Number:

6937

Age:

20

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment)

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

January 24, 1895
Bristol, United Kingdom

Enlistment:

September 22, 1914
Valcartier, Quebec

Commemorated on Page 30 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. B. 11.

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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  • Newspaper clipping– In memory of the men and women of London, Ontario (and area) who went to war and did not come home. Remembered on the pages of the World War One issues of the London Advertiser. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – In memory of the men and women of London, Ontario (and area) who went to war and did not come home. Remembered on the pages of the World War One issues of the London Advertiser. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– In memory of the men and women of London, Ontario (and area) who went to war and did not come home. Remembered on the pages of the World War One issues of the London Advertiser. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – In memory of the men and women of London, Ontario (and area) who went to war and did not come home. Remembered on the pages of the World War One issues of the London Advertiser. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Biography– From the book, War Memorial of Huron County¿s Heroes and Heroines that was published in 1919 by the Wingham Advance. Submitted by Operation Picture Me

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    Biography – From the book, War Memorial of Huron County¿s Heroes and Heroines that was published in 1919 by the Wingham Advance. Submitted by Operation Picture Me
  • Album Cover– From the book, War Memorial of Huron County's Heroes and Heroines that was published in 1919 by the Wingham Advance. Submitted by Operation Picture Me

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    Album Cover
    Album Cover – From the book, War Memorial of Huron County's Heroes and Heroines that was published in 1919 by the Wingham Advance. Submitted by Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Pte. Edward James Murch enlisted in the First Canadian Contingent at Valcartier Camp, Quebec, on September 19th, 1914. He was born in Bristol, England.

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    Newspaper Clipping
    Newspaper Clipping – Pte. Edward James Murch enlisted in the First Canadian Contingent at Valcartier Camp, Quebec, on September 19th, 1914. He was born in Bristol, England.
  • Watch– This is a watch that was given to the family of Edward James Murch in honour of his service in the Great War

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    Watch – This is a watch that was given to the family of Edward James Murch in honour of his service in the Great War
  • Watch– Front of the watch given to the family of Edward Murch for his service in the Great War

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    Watch – Front of the watch given to the family of Edward Murch for his service in the Great War
  • Watch– Back of watch given to the family of Edward Murch for his duty in the Great War

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    Watch – Back of watch given to the family of Edward Murch for his duty in the Great War
  • Attestation paper

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    Attestation paper
  • Attestation papers

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    Attestation papers
  • Photo of Edward James Murch– Private Ted Murch

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    Photo of Edward James Murch – Private Ted Murch
  • Memorial– This is the cenotaph in Wingham, Ontario with Ted Murch's name inscribed on it.

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    Memorial – This is the cenotaph in Wingham, Ontario with Ted Murch's name inscribed on it.
  • Inscription– This is a closeup of the cenotaph in Wingham, Ontario with Ted Murch's name inscribed on it.

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    Inscription
    Inscription – This is a closeup of the cenotaph in Wingham, Ontario with Ted Murch's name inscribed on it.

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