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Alfred Ireland

In memory of:

Private Alfred Ireland

April 21, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

1493

Age:

30

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)

Division:

8th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

August 29, 1885
Portsmouth, England

Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ireland, of London, England.

Commemorated on Page 108 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. F. 19.

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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  • Circumstances of Death Registers– Source: Library and Archives Canada. CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATH REGISTERS, FIRST WORLD WAR Surnames: CATCHPOLE TO CHIGNELL. Microform Sequence 19; Volume Number 31829_B016728. Reference RG150, 1992-93/314, 165. Page 491 of 958. Served under the name Albert Chapin

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    Circumstances of Death Registers
    Circumstances of Death Registers – Source: Library and Archives Canada. CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATH REGISTERS, FIRST WORLD WAR Surnames: CATCHPOLE TO CHIGNELL. Microform Sequence 19; Volume Number 31829_B016728. Reference RG150, 1992-93/314, 165. Page 491 of 958. Served under the name Albert Chapin
  • Document– This account of the circumstances of death of Private Alfred Ireland (alias Albert Chaplin) appears on page 32 (of 36) of his service file at http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?op=pdf&app=CEF&id=B4704-S043 (Library and Archives Canada Personnel Records of the First World War) The text states: While cleaning a Mills bomb omitted to remove detonator. Seeing bomb was about to explode, he gallantly picked it up and throw it away in order that it might not injure his fellow worker Pte Burwood(?). The bomb burst in his hand inflicting injuries which will, I fear will prove fatal.

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    Document
    Document – This account of the circumstances of death of Private Alfred Ireland (alias Albert Chaplin) appears on page 32 (of 36) of his service file at http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?op=pdf&app=CEF&id=B4704-S043 (Library and Archives Canada Personnel Records of the First World War) The text states: While cleaning a Mills bomb omitted to remove detonator. Seeing bomb was about to explode, he gallantly picked it up and throw it away in order that it might not injure his fellow worker Pte Burwood(?). The bomb burst in his hand inflicting injuries which will, I fear will prove fatal.
  • 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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