Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Edward Palmer
In memory of:
Private William Edward Palmer
October 3, 1916
Military Service
466127
42
Army
Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
49th Bn.
Additional Information
Son of Samuel Palmer, of Bristol, England; husband of Elizabeth Frances Palmer (nee Beniston), of Edmonton, Alberta.
Commemorated on Page 144 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY
Somme, France
III. F. 18.
Courcelette is a village about 8 kilometres north-east of Albert (next to the main road D929 Albert-Bapaume). The REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY lies about 1.5 kilometres north-west of the village. The REGINA TRENCH CEMETERY (signposted in the centre of Courcelette) is 1.5 kilometres down a single track lane (suitable for cars).
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Photo of William Palmer – Obituary photograph from the South Wales Argus, Newport, Monmouthshire, UK, published at the time of William's death. (http://www.newportsdead.shaunmcguire.co.uk)
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