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Roderick Mackenzie Ferguson

In memory of:

Second Lieutenant Roderick Mackenzie Ferguson

November 13, 1916

Military Service

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Gordon Highlanders

Division:

4th Bn.

Additional Information

Son of John Macrae Ferguson, I.S.O., and Mrs. Ferguson, of Aberdeen. Employee of Canadian Bank of Commerce, Kingston, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 571 of the First World War 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:

A. 27.

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 Roderick MacKenzie Ferguson– In memory of the employees from the Canadian Bank Of Commerce (CIBC) who went to war and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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  • Photo of Roderick Mackenzie Ferguson– Roderick Mackenzie Ferguson enlisted 1914 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, served with them till early 1916 when commissioned into Gordon Highlanders

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    Photo of Roderick Mackenzie Ferguson – Roderick Mackenzie Ferguson enlisted 1914 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, served with them till early 1916 when commissioned into Gordon Highlanders

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