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Alexander Black Robertson

In memory of:

Driver Alexander Black Robertson

July 22, 1917

Military Service


Service Number:

341829

Age:

20

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Field Artillery

Division:

1st Canadian Div. Ammunition Col.

Additional Information


Born:

January 20, 1897
Brechin, Scotland

Enlistment:

May 16, 1916
St. Catharines, Ontario

Commemorated on Page 317 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

III. C. 16.

Location:

Bully is approximately 20 kilometres north of Arras. From Arras, take the D937 towards Bethune. At Sains-en-Gohelle, turn right onto the D166E towards Bully. At the first (Casimir Beugret) roundabout, turn right into the Rue Ferdinand Marche. The Cemetery (known locally as the 'Cimetiere de Bully-les-Mines') is 200 metres down this road on the right. The Commonwealth war graves plot is reached via 'Allee 8'.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Memorial– Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Photo of ALEXANDER BLACK ROBERTSON– Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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