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George Edward Pike
In memory of:
Lance Corporal George Edward Pike
July 1, 1916
Military Service
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33
Army
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
1st Battalion
Additional Information
Son of Nathaniel and Emma Pike, of Grand Falls, Newfoundland. Born at Harbor Grace, Newfoundland.
Commemorated on Page 97 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
Y RAVINE CEMETERY
Somme, France
D. 108.
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.
Digital Collection
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Entrance – Entrance - Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Grave Marker – Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Cemetery – Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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A letter from George – New Year's greetings from George to his farther prior to the First World War. -
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The 'Y' Ravine Cemetery – The 'Y' Ravine Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France. -
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Gravemarker -
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Newspaper Clipping
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