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Robert John Sanger

In memory of:

Private Robert John Sanger

October 29, 1915

Military Service

Service Number:

56026

Age:

24

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

19th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

April 15, 1891

Native of St. Catharines, Ontario. Son of Tom and Hesther Ann Sanger, of Gilling West, Richmond, Yorks, England.

Commemorated on Page 35 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Nord, France

Grave Reference:

I. F. 177.

Location:

Bailleul is a large town in France, near the Belgian border, 14.5 kilometres south-west of Ieper and on the main road from St. Omer to Lille. The Communal Cemetery is on the eastern outskirts of the town. From the Grand Place, take the Ieper road and 400 metres along this road is a sign indicating the direction of the cemetery. Turn down the right into a small road and follow for approximately 400 metres. The cemetery is on the right and the BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION is at the bottom end.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– The Cenotaph at Memorial Park in St. Catharines, Ontario, was dedicated on August 7th, 1927 by the Prince of Wales (future King Edward VIII), and unveiled by Brigadier General W. B. M. King, C.M.G., D.S.O. The names of St. Catharines men who died as a result of their service during World War I are listed on two bronze tablets located at City Hall.

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    Memorial – The Cenotaph at Memorial Park in St. Catharines, Ontario, was dedicated on August 7th, 1927 by the Prince of Wales (future King Edward VIII), and unveiled by Brigadier General W. B. M. King, C.M.G., D.S.O. The names of St. Catharines men who died as a result of their service during World War I are listed on two bronze tablets located at City Hall.
  • Newspaper Clipping– Source: The Globe Toronto Wednesday November 10 1915

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    Newspaper Clipping – Source: The Globe Toronto Wednesday November 10 1915
  • Grave Marker– Grave marker for Robert John Sanger in Bailleul Communal Cemetery, Nord, France. Image taken 13 July 2014 by Tom Tulloch.

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Grave marker for Robert John Sanger in Bailleul Communal Cemetery, Nord, France. Image taken 13 July 2014 by Tom Tulloch.

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