Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Andrew Surtees
In memory of:
Sergeant Andrew Surtees
May 3, 1917
Military Service
435662
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Army
Canadian Machine Gun Corps
6th Div.
Additional Information
March 4, 1890
Chollerton, Northumberland, England
August 30, 1915
Calgary, Alberta
Son of Thomas and Isabella Surtees, of Colwell, Barrasford, Northumberland, England. Pte Surtees was a well known member of the Trinity Church and an ardent football player before he left to uphold the honour of the old flag. He had previous service with the Northumberland Fusiliers.
Commemorated on Page 335 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
ORCHARD DUMP CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France
III. A. 22.
Orchard Dump Cemetery is in the village of Arleux-en-Gohelle, on the main road (D919) from Arras to Henin-Lietard. The cemetery lies on the left side of this road approximately 1 kilometre from the village of Bailleul-Sire-Berthoult.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Newspaper Clipping – From the Calgary Herald. Submitted of the project, Operation: Picture Me -
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Photo of Andrew Surtees – 435662 Sergeant Andrew Surtees, 6th Machine Gun Company -
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Grave Marker – A photograph of the headstone at the Orchard Dump Cemetery. May he rest in peace.(J.Stephens) -
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Orchard Dump Cemetery – Orchard Dump Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France (J.Stephens)
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