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Franklin Palmer Jackes

In memory of:

Corporal Franklin Palmer Jackes

April 18, 1918

Military Service

Service Number:

1102126

Age:

30

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Railway Troops

Division:

7th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

January 26, 1888

Son of Frederick William and Ethel Palmer Jackes, of Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 435 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

LILLERS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

B. 33.

Location:

Lillers is a small town about 15 kilometres west-north-west of Bethune and the LILLERS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION lies to the north of the town. From the Mairie in the centre of the town, head north on the D182. After 500 metres turn right onto Rue St. Venant, the cemetery is a further 200 metres on the left hand side. The Commonwealth burials are at the far end of the communal plot.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Roll of Service– From the "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", published in 1921.

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    Roll of Service – From the "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", published in 1921.
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  • Photo of Franklin Jackes– From: The Varsity Magazine Supplement Fourth Edition 1918 published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto. Submitted for the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto, by Operation Picture Me.

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    Photo of Franklin Jackes – From: The Varsity Magazine Supplement Fourth Edition 1918 published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto. Submitted for the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto, by Operation Picture Me.
  • Newspaper Clipping– In honoured memory.

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    Newspaper Clipping – In honoured memory.
  • Memorial Room– Memorial Room, Soldiers' Tower, University of Toronto. Photo by David Pike, 2010; courtesy of Alumni Relations.

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    Memorial Room – Memorial Room, Soldiers' Tower, University of Toronto. Photo by David Pike, 2010; courtesy of Alumni Relations.
  • The Soldiers' Tower– The Soldiers' Tower was built at University of Toronto between 1919-1924 in memory of those lost to the University in the Great War. Funds were raised by the Alumni Federation (now called the University of Toronto Alumni Association.) The name of "Cpl F. P. JACKES 7th C.R.T." is among the 628 names carved on the Memorial Screen, seen at photo left. Photo: K. Parks, Alumni Relations.

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    The Soldiers' Tower
    The Soldiers' Tower – The Soldiers' Tower was built at University of Toronto between 1919-1924 in memory of those lost to the University in the Great War. Funds were raised by the Alumni Federation (now called the University of Toronto Alumni Association.) The name of "Cpl F. P. JACKES 7th C.R.T." is among the 628 names carved on the Memorial Screen, seen at photo left. Photo: K. Parks, Alumni Relations.
  • Inscription– Inscription in Memorial Room, Soldiers' Tower. The carillon was installed and dedicated in 1927. Originally there were 23 bells. Alumni and friends donated funds for bells in memory of those who fell in the Great War. Dedications are carved high on the walls of the Memorial Room. Bell XXI is dedicated: " 'Extol, ye bell, the virtue of our valorous men.' Alumni Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering".

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    Inscription
    Inscription – Inscription in Memorial Room, Soldiers' Tower. The carillon was installed and dedicated in 1927. Originally there were 23 bells. Alumni and friends donated funds for bells in memory of those who fell in the Great War. Dedications are carved high on the walls of the Memorial Room. Bell XXI is dedicated: " 'Extol, ye bell, the virtue of our valorous men.' Alumni Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering".

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