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Ernest Leslie Chafe

In memory of:

Private Ernest Leslie Chafe

July 1, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

709

Age:

25

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information

Son of Jacob W. and Jane D. Chafe, of St. John'S, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 24 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

Y RAVINE CEMETERY
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

B. 39.

Location:

Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 3 kilometres further along the D919, turn left following the signs for Auchonvillers. At the crossroads in the village centre following the signs for Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel. The Y Ravine Cemetery is located within the Park.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of Ernest Chafe– PTE E.L. Chafe. C Coy 1st Bn Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Son of Jacob W. and Jane D. Chafe, of 140, Casey St., St. John's, Newfoundland. Photo submitted by his Great-Nephew WO I.B. Cowan, RCEME. Canadian Army

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    Photo of Ernest Chafe – PTE E.L. Chafe. C Coy 1st Bn Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Son of Jacob W. and Jane D. Chafe, of 140, Casey St., St. John's, Newfoundland. Photo submitted by his Great-Nephew WO I.B. Cowan, RCEME. Canadian Army
  • Memorial– In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Memorial – In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of ERNEST LESLIE CHAFE– In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of ERNEST LESLIE CHAFE
    Photo of ERNEST LESLIE CHAFE – In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial– In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Memorial
    Memorial – In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of ERNEST LESLIE CHAFE– In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of ERNEST LESLIE CHAFE
    Photo of ERNEST LESLIE CHAFE – In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Letter– A letter home before the Battle of Beaumont Hamel.

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    Letter – A letter home before the Battle of Beaumont Hamel.
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