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Thomas McConnell

In memory of:

Private Thomas McConnell

June 28, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

47907

Age:

23

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

15th Bn.

Citation(s):

1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Additional Information

Born:

May 24, 1893
Dundee, Scotland

Enlistment:

May 27, 1915
Niagara Falls, Ontario

Son of Thomas and Emily McConnell, of Hamilton, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 123 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. H. 11.

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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  • Photo of THOMAS MCCONNELL– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of THOMAS MCCONNELL
    Photo of THOMAS MCCONNELL – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Attestation Papers

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    Attestation Papers
    Attestation Papers
  • Attestation Papers (Reverse)

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    Attestation Papers (Reverse)
    Attestation Papers (Reverse)
  • Record of Service– Record of Service Card (reverse side). Submitted by 15th Bn memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Record of Service
    Record of Service – Record of Service Card (reverse side). Submitted by 15th Bn memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Record of Service– Record of Service Card (front side). Submitted by 15th Bn memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Record of Service
    Record of Service – Record of Service Card (front side). Submitted by 15th Bn memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Cap Badge– 15th Bn cap badge. Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Cap Badge – 15th Bn cap badge. Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Shoulder Patch– 1st Division, 3rd Brigade shoulder patch worn by 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada). Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team.. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Shoulder Patch – 1st Division, 3rd Brigade shoulder patch worn by 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada). Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team.. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Cap Badge– Cap Badge 37th Bn (Northern Ontario). Private McConnell enlisted in the 37th Bn but was sent to the 15th Bn as a reinforcement. Submitted by Capt(ret'd) V. Goldman, 15th Bn memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Cap Badge – Cap Badge 37th Bn (Northern Ontario). Private McConnell enlisted in the 37th Bn but was sent to the 15th Bn as a reinforcement. Submitted by Capt(ret'd) V. Goldman, 15th Bn memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • 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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