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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Arthur Coltman

In memory of:

Private Arthur Coltman

April 26, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

A/10100

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)

Division:

2nd Bn.

Additional Information

Commemorated on Page 69 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

WOODS CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

II. F. 5.

Location:

WOODS CEMETERY is located 4 Km south east of Ieper town centre, on the Verbrandemolenstraat a road leading from the Komenseweg, connecting Ieper to Komen (N336). From Ieper town centre the Komenseweg is located via the Rijselsestraat, through the Rijselpoort (Lille Gate) and crossing the Ieper ring road, towards Armentieres and Lille. The road name then changes to Rijselseweg. 1 Km along the Rijselseweg lies the left hand turning onto Komenseweg. 2.5 Km along the Komenseweg lies the right hand turning onto the Vaartstraat. 900 metres along the Vaartstraat lies the left hand turning onto the Verbrandemolenstraat. 400 metres along the Verbrandemolenstraat a short distance from the road is the WOODS CEMETERY. Visitors to this site should note the 100 metre grassed access path leading to the cemetery which is not accessable by vehicle.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • All Saints Church– This is All Saints Church, Branston, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire. Inside there is a Roll of Honour on which Arthur's name is commemorated.

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    All Saints Church
    All Saints Church – This is All Saints Church, Branston, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire. Inside there is a Roll of Honour on which Arthur's name is commemorated.
  • Inscription– Arthur was the son of Frederick & Lucy Coltman of 178 Anglesey Road, Burton on Trent. He enlisted on 22nd February 1915 at Ottawa. He worked as a Farm Help.

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    Inscription
    Inscription – Arthur was the son of Frederick & Lucy Coltman of 178 Anglesey Road, Burton on Trent. He enlisted on 22nd February 1915 at Ottawa. He worked as a Farm Help.
  • Roll of Honour– This is the Roll of Honour inside All Saints Church.

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    Roll of Honour
    Roll of Honour – This is the Roll of Honour inside All Saints Church.

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