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Edward Gurney Ryckman

In memory of:

Second Lieutenant Edward Gurney Ryckman

May 4, 1916

Military Service

Age:

19

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Flying Corps

Division:

7th Sqdn.

Additional Information

Son of Edmond Baird Ryckman and Mabel Louise Gurney Ryckman, Toronto.

Commemorated on Page 573 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HALLUIN COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Nord, France

Grave Reference:

A. 4.

Location:

Halluin is a town on the France/Belgium border to the north of Lille. Halluin Communal Cemetery lies in the south-east corner of the town and can be found by following the signs for the German war cemetery. The Commonwealth War Graves plot is situated in the far left hand side of the cemetery.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram May 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram May 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram May 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram May 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Press clipping– Hamilton Spectator - May 8, 1916

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    Press clipping – Hamilton Spectator - May 8, 1916
  • Photo of Edward Gurney Ryckman

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    Photo of Edward Gurney Ryckman
    Photo of Edward Gurney Ryckman
  • Biography– Edward Gurney Ryckman's biography from the University Schools' 1916 edition of the Annals.

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    Biography – Edward Gurney Ryckman's biography from the University Schools' 1916 edition of the Annals.
  • University School Tribute– Cover and tribute from the 1916 edition of the University Schools' "The Annals". This edition included Edward G. Ryckman's photo and biography on their roll of honour.

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    University School Tribute
    University School Tribute – Cover and tribute from the 1916 edition of the University Schools' "The Annals". This edition included Edward G. Ryckman's photo and biography on their roll of honour.
  • Newspaper Clipping

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    Newspaper Clipping
  • Commemorative Plaque– WWI Memorial Plaque located in the Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. East, Toronto, Ontario. The current building was dedicated in 1872 as the Metropolitan Wesleyan Methodist Church.

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    Commemorative Plaque
    Commemorative Plaque – WWI Memorial Plaque located in the Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen St. East, Toronto, Ontario. The current building was dedicated in 1872 as the Metropolitan Wesleyan Methodist Church.
  • WWI War Memorial Windows– WWI War Memorial Windows at the Metropolitan United Church, Toronto, Ontario

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    WWI War Memorial Windows
    WWI War Memorial Windows – WWI War Memorial Windows at the Metropolitan United Church, Toronto, Ontario
  • Commemorative Plaque– 1914-18 Memorial Plaque, The University Schools, University of Toronto, 371 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario. Erected by the U.T.S. Hockey Club, 1919-20.

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    Commemorative Plaque
    Commemorative Plaque – 1914-18 Memorial Plaque, The University Schools, University of Toronto, 371 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Ontario. Erected by the U.T.S. Hockey Club, 1919-20.

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