Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Robert Pickering
In memory of:
Private Robert Pickering
April 18, 1917
Military Service
887378
31
Army
Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)
46th Bn.
Additional Information
December 12, 1885
Son of Nathan and Rachel Ann Pickering, of Newton Dale, Pickering, Yorks., England.
Commemorated on Page 309 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France
IV. C. 4.
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.
Digital Collection
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Details
Photo of Robert Pickering – CEF 46th Battalion in France, service photograph -
Details
Medallion – Medallion (Dead Man's Penny) honoring Robert Pickering who fought at Vimy Ridge and died of wounds April 18, 1917
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