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Albert William McGee

In memory of:

Private Albert William McGee

June 3, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

486559

Age:

20

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

20th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

March 18, 1896

Son of William and Mary McGee, of Parry Sound, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 125 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY (ENCLOSURE 4)
Belgium

Grave Reference:

Enclosure No.4 I. O. 8.

Location:

BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY ENCLOSURE NO.4 is located 2.5 Km south of Ieper town centre. The cemetery lies on the Rijselseweg (N365), the road connecting Ieper to Armentieres. From Ieper town centre the Rijselsestraat runs from the market square, through the Lille Gate (Rijselpoort) and directly over the crossroads with the Ieper ring road. The road name then changes to the Rijselseweg. The cemetery itself is located 2 Km after this crossroads on the left hand side of the Rijselseweg.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of Albert William McGee– This is the only known picture to exsist of my Great Great Uncle.

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    Photo of Albert William McGee
    Photo of Albert William McGee – This is the only known picture to exsist of my Great Great Uncle.
  • Letter– This is the 1st page of Albert's letter home to his brother James. My Grandmother Vi Thorne has had it for over 70 years. She is 86 years old.

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    Letter – This is the 1st page of Albert's letter home to his brother James. My Grandmother Vi Thorne has had it for over 70 years. She is 86 years old.
  • Letter– Page 2 of Albert McGee's last letter home. It was sent while he was in Kent England waiting for his named to be called to go to the front.

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    Letter
    Letter – Page 2 of Albert McGee's last letter home. It was sent while he was in Kent England waiting for his named to be called to go to the front.
  • Letter– Page 3 of Albert's last letter home. On this page he quotes the lyrics to the song "Pack all your troubles in your old kit bag" My Great Grandfather would not have heard it yet.

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    Letter – Page 3 of Albert's last letter home. On this page he quotes the lyrics to the song "Pack all your troubles in your old kit bag" My Great Grandfather would not have heard it yet.
  • Letter– Page 4 of Alberts last letter home. The original letter we are planning to donate to the Canadian War Museum. Where hopefully it will be preserved for all who visit to see and read. Lest We Forget.

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    Letter
    Letter – Page 4 of Alberts last letter home. The original letter we are planning to donate to the Canadian War Museum. Where hopefully it will be preserved for all who visit to see and read. Lest We Forget.
  • Grave Marker– Albert McGee's grave marker at Bedford House Cemetery, in Belgium.

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Albert McGee's grave marker at Bedford House Cemetery, in Belgium.
  • Entrance

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    Entrance
    Entrance
  • Cemetery

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    Cemetery
    Cemetery
  • Cross of Sacrifice

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    Cross of Sacrifice
    Cross of Sacrifice
  • Grave Marker

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker
  • Newspaper clipping– Albert was my Great Uncle, my Grandfather's (John R McGee aka Jack) brother. This has been cherished by me for many years and it was found in the family Bible.

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – Albert was my Great Uncle, my Grandfather's (John R McGee aka Jack) brother. This has been cherished by me for many years and it was found in the family Bible.
  • Medal– This is Uncle Albert's medal, there two more but I do not know who has them.

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    Medal
    Medal – This is Uncle Albert's medal, there two more but I do not know who has them.
  • Reverse side of medal– Back view of his Medal.

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    Reverse side of medal
    Reverse side of medal – Back view of his Medal.
  • Bible– Uncle Bert's Issued bible

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    Bible
    Bible – Uncle Bert's Issued bible

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