Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Nelson Sherren
In memory of:
Corporal Nelson Sherren
May 7, 1917
Douai, France
Military Service
2458
19
Army
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
1st Bn.
Additional Information
August 1, 1897
Newfoundland and Labrador
April 8, 1916
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Son of George and Sarah Sherren, of Point Leamington, Notre Dame Bay, 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
DOUAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Nord, France
H. 27.
Douai is a large town about 24 kilometres north-east of Arras and the DOUAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY is on the south-east of the town. From the town centre follow the signs for Derain and Auberchicourt. Traverse the bridge over the main railway line and the civil cemetery is located 45 metres further on to the left. The DOUAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY is located at the very rear of the civil cemetery when viewing from the entrance.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Picture of Nelson Sherran – Son of George and Sarah Sherran of Point Leamington, Newfoundland. -
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A shoulder badge – A shoulder badge belonging to Nelson's Uniform. -
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Envelope mailed April 4, 1917 – An envelope containing a letter that was sent to Nelson from his parents. -
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Letter - September 20, 1916 – Nelson sent to this letter to his parents on September 20, 1916, during a tour of duty. -
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Letter - page 2 – A three page letter Nelson sent to his parents during a tour of duty. -
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Letter - page 3 – A three page letter Nelson sent to his parents during a tour of duty.
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