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Richard Shortall

In memory of:

Lieutenant Richard Shortall

July 1, 1916

Military Service

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information

Son of Richard and Catherine Shortall, of Cross Rds., St. John's, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 113 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:

C. 44.

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 RICHARD SHORTALL– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of RICHARD SHORTALL – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Photo of RICHARD SHORTALL– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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  • Photo of RICHARD SHORTALL– Colourised

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  • Picture of Richard Shortall– Richard in his uniform.

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    Picture of Richard Shortall – Richard in his uniform.
  • 'Y' Ravine Cemetery– Richard is one of several men who is commemorated on this site and buried at the 'Y' Ravine Cemetery.

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    'Y' Ravine Cemetery
    'Y' Ravine Cemetery – Richard is one of several men who is commemorated on this site and buried at the 'Y' Ravine Cemetery.
  • The Danger Tree– It was erected in remembrance of those Newfoundlanders that died on that fateful day of July 1, 1916 at Beaumont Hamel during the First World War.

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    The Danger Tree
    The Danger Tree – It was erected in remembrance of those Newfoundlanders that died on that fateful day of July 1, 1916 at Beaumont Hamel during the First World War.
  • Royal Newfoundland Regiment Badge– In memory of the men would served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during World War I and did not return home. Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me.

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    Royal Newfoundland Regiment Badge – In memory of the men would served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during World War I and did not return home. Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me.
  • Photo of Richard Shortall– In memory of the men would served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during World War I and did not return home. Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me.

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    Photo of Richard Shortall – In memory of the men would served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during World War I and did not return home. Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me.
  • Biography– In memory of the men would served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during World War I and did not return home. Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me.

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    Biography – In memory of the men would served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during World War I and did not return home. Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me.
  • Photo of Richard Shortall– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of Richard Shortall
    Photo of Richard Shortall – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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