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Charles Laidlaw Anderson

In memory of:

Private Charles Laidlaw Anderson

June 1, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

475533

Age:

19

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)

Additional Information

Born:

September 21, 1896
Port Hope, Ontario

Enlistment:

September 11, 1915
Kingston, Ontario

Son of Thomas Anderson of Peterborough, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 46 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND
Belgium

Grave Reference:

VI. D. 58.

Location:

RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND (Transport Farm) is located 2 Km south east of Ieper town centre, on the Komenseweg, a road 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. The cemetery itself is located 1.2 Km along the Komenseweg on the right hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– University of Toronto Forestry Building, faculty memorial tablet 1914 – 1918 In Memory Of the members of The Faculty of Forestry Who Gave their lives in the Great War 1926-01Jan-19

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    Memorial – University of Toronto Forestry Building, faculty memorial tablet 1914 – 1918 In Memory Of the members of The Faculty of Forestry Who Gave their lives in the Great War 1926-01Jan-19
  • Memorial– Honour Roll – From the "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", published in 1921.

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    Memorial – Honour Roll – From the "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", published in 1921.
  • Photo of CHARLES LAIDLAW ANDERSON– Picture from the Fallen listed on the University of Toronto Forestry Building, faculty memorial plaque and In Memoriam photo of Graduates and Undergraduates of the Faculty of Forestry Killed in Action

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    Photo of CHARLES LAIDLAW ANDERSON
    Photo of CHARLES LAIDLAW ANDERSON – Picture from the Fallen listed on the University of Toronto Forestry Building, faculty memorial plaque and In Memoriam photo of Graduates and Undergraduates of the Faculty of Forestry Killed in Action
  • Memorial plaque– ANDERSON, Charles Laidlaw 475533 Memorial Plaque Front

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    Memorial plaque
    Memorial plaque – ANDERSON, Charles Laidlaw 475533 Memorial Plaque Front
  • Memorial– University of Toronto Forestry Building, faculty memorial tablet 1914 – 1918 In Memory Of the members of The Faculty of Forestry Who Gave their lives in the Great War Photographed by Tony Ungon March 23, 2021 in basement of John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at 33 Willcocks St, Toronto, ON on the grounds of the University of Toronto

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    Memorial – University of Toronto Forestry Building, faculty memorial tablet 1914 – 1918 In Memory Of the members of The Faculty of Forestry Who Gave their lives in the Great War Photographed by Tony Ungon March 23, 2021 in basement of John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at 33 Willcocks St, Toronto, ON on the grounds of the University of Toronto
  • Memorial– Photo of the Memorial of the Faculty of Forestry Killed in Action In the War of 1914-1918. This photo is held in the University of Toronto Archives (2008-46-2MS). The original display with this photo has been lost and it's current location is unknown.

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    Memorial – Photo of the Memorial of the Faculty of Forestry Killed in Action In the War of 1914-1918. This photo is held in the University of Toronto Archives (2008-46-2MS). The original display with this photo has been lost and it's current location is unknown.
  • Photo of Charles Anderson– From: The Varsity Magazine Supplement published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto 1918. Submitted for the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto, by Operation Picture Me.

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    Photo of Charles Anderson
    Photo of Charles Anderson – From: The Varsity Magazine Supplement published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto 1918. Submitted for the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto, by Operation Picture Me.
  • The Soldiers' Tower– The Soldiers' Tower, University of Toronto was built in 1924 in memory of those lost to the University in the Great War. Their names are carved on the Memorial Screen. Photo: K. Parks.

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    The Soldiers' Tower
    The Soldiers' Tower – The Soldiers' Tower, University of Toronto was built in 1924 in memory of those lost to the University in the Great War. Their names are carved on the Memorial Screen. Photo: K. Parks.
  • Memorial Room– Memorial Room, Soldiers' Tower, University of Toronto. Photo by David Pike, 2010; courtesy of Alumni Relations.

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    Memorial Room
    Memorial Room – Memorial Room, Soldiers' Tower, University of Toronto. Photo by David Pike, 2010; courtesy of Alumni Relations.
  • Railway Dugouts Burial Ground– The Railway Dugouts Burial Ground Cemetery, located approximately 3 kilometres to the south of Ieper, Belgium. May they rest in peace. (J. Stephens)

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    Railway Dugouts Burial Ground
    Railway Dugouts Burial Ground – The Railway Dugouts Burial Ground Cemetery, located approximately 3 kilometres to the south of Ieper, Belgium. May they rest in peace. (J. Stephens)
  • Grave Marker– The grave marker at the Railway Dugouts Burial Ground Cemetery located approximately 3 kilometres to the south of Ieper, Belgium. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens 2010)

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – The grave marker at the Railway Dugouts Burial Ground Cemetery located approximately 3 kilometres to the south of Ieper, Belgium. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens 2010)
  • Grave Marker– Grave marker ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Grave marker ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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