Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Webb
In memory of:
Sergeant John Webb
August 12, 1918
Military Service
79473
29
Army
Canadian Engineers
1st Tunnelling Coy.
Meritorious Service Medal
Additional Information
November 25, 1888
Son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. R. Webb, of Helen Place, Law Junction, Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Commemorated on Page 520 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
CAIX BRITISH CEMETERY
Somme, France
I.AA.2.
The village of Caix is situated about 28 kilometres south-east of Amiens, midway between the N29, Amiens to St. Quentin road, and the D934, Amiens to Roye road. The CAIX BRITISH CEMETERY is south of the village. From the centre of the village on the main road, D28, in the direction of Beaucourt en Santerre, turn left at the D41 in the direction of Le Quesnel. About 200 metres along this road is the local communal cemetery and the first CWGC signpost will be found. Turn left just before the local cemetery and follow the side road where the CAIX BRITISH CEMETERY will be found on the right.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Circumstances of death – Letter to John Webb's family describing the circumstances of his death near the village of Caix in France in August 1918. -
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Photo of John Webb – Carluke Parish Historical Society in Carluke, Scotland http://www.carlukehistory.co.uk/ Sergt. John Webb, M.S.M., Canadian Engineers. Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in June, 1918. Died 12th August, 1918. Aged 32 years. Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Webb, Helen Place, Law.
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