Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John William Hescott
In memory of:
Private John William Hescott
September 28, 1918
Military Service
898326
20
Army
Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
10th Bn.
Military Medal
Additional Information
November 8, 1897
Widnes, United Kingdom
Son of John and Edith Hescott, of Twin Butte, Alberta.
Commemorated on Page 428 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
HAYNECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY
Nord, France
III. C. I.
Haynecourt is a village in the Department of the Nord approximately 6 kilometres north-west of Cambrai and 1 kilometre north of the main Arras to Cambrai road (D939). On the D939 between the villages of Marquion and Raillencourt the HAYNECOURT BRITISH CEMETERY is signposted at the intersection of the D939 and the D16E Bourlon to Haynecourt road. Following signposts the road should be followed towards Haynecourt, then to the left after another 100 meters. This road leads into Haynecourt and the cemetery is to be found just outside the village.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Calgary Soldiers Memorial – Hescott, J.W., MM - his place on the Calgary Soldiers Memorial in Calgary, Alberta
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