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Francis James Cameron

In memory of:

Lance Corporal Francis James Cameron

August 28, 1918

Military Service

Service Number:

712340

Age:

23

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (New Brunswick Regiment)

Division:

26th Bn.

Citation(s):

Military Medal, Supplement to London Gazette dated 24 January 1919.

Honours and Awards:

Military Medal

Additional Information

Born:

March 26, 1895
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Enlistment:

April 24, 1916
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Son of John A. Cameron, of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Commemorated on Page 379 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

WANCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

II. C. 13.

Location:

Wancourt is a village about 8 kilometres south-east of Arras. It is 2 kilometres south of the main road from Arras to Cambrai. The WANCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY is a short distance south-east of the village just off the D 35 road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Back of Photo 3 of Frank Cameron– Note from Frank Cameron to his mother in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

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    Back of Photo 3 of Frank Cameron
    Back of Photo 3 of Frank Cameron – Note from Frank Cameron to his mother in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
  • Photo of Frank Cameron

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    Photo of Frank Cameron
    Photo of Frank Cameron
  • Photo 2 of Frank Cameron

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    Photo 2 of Frank Cameron
    Photo 2 of Frank Cameron
  • Photo 3 of Frank Cameron

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    Photo 3 of Frank Cameron
    Photo 3 of Frank Cameron
  • Attestation Papers

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    Attestation Papers
    Attestation Papers
  • Attestation Papers (Back)

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    Attestation Papers (Back)
    Attestation Papers (Back)
  • Group Photo

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    Group Photo
    Group Photo
  • Post Card to his Father

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    Post Card to his Father
    Post Card to his Father
  • Field Service Post Card (August 3, 1918)

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    Field Service Post Card (August 3, 1918)
    Field Service Post Card (August 3, 1918)
  • Back of Field Service Post Card (August 3, 1918)

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    Back of Field Service Post Card (August 3, 1918)
    Back of Field Service Post Card (August 3, 1918)
  • Field Service Post Card (August 5, 1918)

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    Field Service Post Card (August 5, 1918)
    Field Service Post Card (August 5, 1918)
  • Back of Field Service Post Card (August 5, 1918)

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    Back of Field Service Post Card (August 5, 1918)
    Back of Field Service Post Card (August 5, 1918)
  • Death Report– Circumstance of his death.

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    Death Report
    Death Report – Circumstance of his death.
  • Circumstances of Death– Source: Library and Archives Canada. CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATH REGISTERS, FIRST WORLD WAR Surnames: Cabana to Campling. Microform Sequence 17; Volume Number 31829_B016726. Reference RG150, 1992-93/314, 161. Page 401 of 1024.

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    Circumstances of Death
    Circumstances of Death – Source: Library and Archives Canada. CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATH REGISTERS, FIRST WORLD WAR Surnames: Cabana to Campling. Microform Sequence 17; Volume Number 31829_B016726. Reference RG150, 1992-93/314, 161. Page 401 of 1024.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Charlottetown PEI newspaper The Guardian. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – From the Charlottetown PEI newspaper The Guardian. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Original Grave Marker

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    Original Grave Marker
    Original Grave Marker
  • Back of photo of Gravemarker

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    Back of photo of Gravemarker
    Back of photo of Gravemarker
  • Letter from King George

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    Letter from King George
    Letter from King George
  • Letter from Major General, Canadian Milita

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    Letter from Major General, Canadian Milita
    Letter from Major General, Canadian Milita
  • Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman and Enginemen Medal

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    Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman and Enginemen Medal
    Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman and Enginemen Medal
  • Inscription

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    Inscription
    Inscription
  • The Memorial Cross

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    The Memorial Cross
    The Memorial Cross
  • Inscription on Memorial Cross

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    Inscription on Memorial Cross
    Inscription on Memorial Cross
  • Letter from Great War Veterans Association

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    Letter from Great War Veterans Association
    Letter from Great War Veterans Association
  • Roll of Honour

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    Roll of Honour
    Roll of Honour
  • Newspaper Clipping– Canadian National Railways - World War One Roll of Honour. In honoured memory.

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    Newspaper Clipping
    Newspaper Clipping – Canadian National Railways - World War One Roll of Honour. In honoured memory.
  • Wancourt British Cemetery– Cemetery where Frank Cameron is buried.

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    Wancourt British Cemetery
    Wancourt British Cemetery – Cemetery where Frank Cameron is buried.

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