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Edward Code

In memory of:

Gunner Edward Code

September 2, 1918

Military Service

Service Number:

1250120

Age:

20

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Field Artillery

Division:

4th Canadian Div. Trench Mortar Bty.

Additional Information

Born:

July 8, 1898

Son of Mr. A. and Gertrude C. Code, of 3, St. John's Avenue, Winnipeg.

Commemorated on Page 386 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

DURY MILL BRITISH CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

I. D. 15.

Location:

Dury is a village in the Department of the Pas-de-Calais, 1 kilometre north of the straight main road from Arras to Cambrai (D939). Approximately 16 kilometres from Arras travelling towards Cambrai on the D939 is the Canadian Forces Memorial at Dury. 300 metres after the Memorial the Cemetery is signposted to the left towards Dury village. 200 metres from the D939 the cemetery is signposted to the left. It is located in open fields, and is approached along an unsurfaced track about 500 metres long.

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: CLEAL TO CONNOLLY. Microform Sequence 21; Volume Number 31829_B016730. Reference RG150, 1992-93/314, 165. Page 519 of 1384.

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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: CLEAL TO CONNOLLY. Microform Sequence 21; Volume Number 31829_B016730. Reference RG150, 1992-93/314, 165. Page 519 of 1384.
  • Headstone– Commerative Headstone in St. John's Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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    Headstone – Commerative Headstone in St. John's Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Photo of Edward Code– University of Manitoba Roll of Honour 1914-1918. Winnipeg, 1923. Roll of the Fallen (pg. 18) - CODE, Edward J.: Arts '19; Enlisted 4-10-16; Gnr. 76th Batty.; Transferred to 4th Trench Mortars, Service in France; Killed in Action 2-9-18.

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    Photo of Edward Code
    Photo of Edward Code – University of Manitoba Roll of Honour 1914-1918. Winnipeg, 1923. Roll of the Fallen (pg. 18) - CODE, Edward J.: Arts '19; Enlisted 4-10-16; Gnr. 76th Batty.; Transferred to 4th Trench Mortars, Service in France; Killed in Action 2-9-18.
  • Stained Glass Window– Photo Credit Tamata Wally A stained glass window at St. John's Anglican Church, 135 Anderson Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, erected in 1927, is dedicated to the memory of Gunner Edward Code, who was killed in action at Drury Mill, France, on 2 September 1918. --------------------------------------------- [front/devant] TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF GUNNER EDWARD CODE BORN JULY 8TH 1898 KILLED IN ACTION AT DRURY MILL, FRANCE, SEPTEMBER 2ND 1918, ERECTED 1927 http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/nic-inm/sm-rm/mdsr-rdr-eng.asp?PID=2728

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    Stained Glass Window
    Stained Glass Window – Photo Credit Tamata Wally A stained glass window at St. John's Anglican Church, 135 Anderson Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, erected in 1927, is dedicated to the memory of Gunner Edward Code, who was killed in action at Drury Mill, France, on 2 September 1918. --------------------------------------------- [front/devant] TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF GUNNER EDWARD CODE BORN JULY 8TH 1898 KILLED IN ACTION AT DRURY MILL, FRANCE, SEPTEMBER 2ND 1918, ERECTED 1927 http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/nic-inm/sm-rm/mdsr-rdr-eng.asp?PID=2728

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