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Albert Frederick Major

In memory of:

Lieutenant Albert Frederick Major

June 3, 1916

Military Service

Age:

20

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

Division:

14th Bn.

Additional Information

Son of Mr. F. G. and Mrs. E. C. Major, of 172 South St., Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Commemorated on Page 131 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. I. 40.

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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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Halifax Evening Mail June 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Halifax Evening Mail June 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Albert with his sister– Baby picture of Albert with his sister.

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    Albert with his sister – Baby picture of Albert with his sister.
  • Photo of Albert Frederick Major– When war was declared he held a Lieutennant's commission in the 63rd Halifax Rifles, Canadian Militia. This picture is of him in the Halifax Rifles.

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    Photo of Albert Frederick Major – When war was declared he held a Lieutennant's commission in the 63rd Halifax Rifles, Canadian Militia. This picture is of him in the Halifax Rifles.
  • Photo 2 of Albert Frederick Major

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    Photo 2 of Albert Frederick Major
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    Photo 3 of Albert Frederick Major
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    Photo of Albert Frederick Major
  • Albert with brother Charles

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    Albert with brother Charles
  • Halifax North Commons– Albert Frederick Major's regiment, on what looks to be Halifax's North Commons.

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    Halifax North Commons – Albert Frederick Major's regiment, on what looks to be Halifax's North Commons.
  • Attestation Paper (front)

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    Attestation Paper (front)
  • Attestation Paper (back)

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    Attestation Paper (back)
  • Letter from Buckingham Palace

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    Letter from Buckingham Palace
    Letter from Buckingham Palace
  • Commemorative scroll

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    Commemorative scroll
  • Lieutenant Commission

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    Lieutenant Commission
    Lieutenant Commission
  • 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 – The Railway Dugouts Burial Ground Cemetery, located approximately 3 kilometres to the south of Ieper, Belgium. May they rest in peace. (J. Stephens)
  • Cemetery– Cemetery ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Cemetery – Cemetery ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Memorial– Stone of Remembrance ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Stone of Remembrance ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • 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 – 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 ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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  • Essay

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    Essay
  • Photo– Youth delegate after presenting the research project at the Railway Dugouts cemetery in Belgium on November 9, 2018.

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    Photo – Youth delegate after presenting the research project at the Railway Dugouts cemetery in Belgium on November 9, 2018.

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