Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Joseph Portelance
In memory of:
Private Joseph Portelance
May 20, 1916
Military Service
457413
19
Army
Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)
14th Bn.
Additional Information
June 2, 1896
Ste-Madeleine, St-Hyacinthe County, Quebec
June 16, 1915
Montreal, Quebec
Son of Joseph and Hermina Portelance (née Jeannotte) who lived in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue. When he enlisted, he declared that he was born June 2, 1894.
Commemorated on Page 149 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND
Belgium
VI. G. 29.
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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