Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Alexander John Nelson
In memory of:
Private Alexander John Nelson
May 8, 1917
Military Service
198591
19
Army
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
52nd Bn
Additional Information
Son of John and Mathilda Nelson, of Horten, Norway.
Commemorated on Page 300 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
CALAIS SOUTHERN CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France
Plot G. Row 2. Grave 10.
CALAIS SOUTHERN CEMETERY is a civil cemetery lying on the south of the main road to Dunkerque. Follow the A16 autoroute from Calais to Dunkirk. Come off at Junction 19 in the direction of Merck and follow the road to the junction. Turn left into Calais at junction and follow the road for approximately 3 kilometres. The Communal Cemetery is on the left hand side of the road, 50 metres after the traffic lights. To find the Commonwealth War Graves, proceed along the main pathway to the rear left hand side of the Cemetery.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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