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Michael James O'Day

In memory of:

Private Michael James O'Day

September 30, 1918

Military Service

Service Number:

877775

Age:

20

Force:

Army

Unit:

The Royal Canadian Regiment

Honours and Awards:

Military Medal

Additional Information

Born:

October 4, 1897
Morien, Nova Scotia

Enlistment:

March 15, 1916
Sydney, Nova Scotia

Son of Dennis and Margaret O'Day, of Port Morien, Nova Scotia.

Commemorated on Page 479 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

RAILLENCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Nord, France

Grave Reference:

I. B. 22.

Location:

Raillencourt is a village in the Department of the Nord, about 5 kilometres west of Cambrai on the main road to Arras, D939. The Communal Cemetery is located on the main road about 700 metres from the entrance to the village from the Arras side.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of MICHAEL JAMES O'DAY– In memory of the men who joined the 185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) who went to war and did not come home. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of MICHAEL JAMES O'DAY
    Photo of MICHAEL JAMES O'DAY – In memory of the men who joined the 185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) who went to war and did not come home. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial– In memory of the men who joined the 185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) who went to war and did not come home. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Memorial
    Memorial – In memory of the men who joined the 185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) who went to war and did not come home. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Paying Respects– June 25, 2023

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    Paying Respects – June 25, 2023
  • Grave Marker– We were in France at Vimy Ridge for the 100th anniversary, we visited my great Uncle's grave, was a wonderful experience. The grounds are beautifully kept, we have a deep respect for the up keep of these graves. The French people were so welcoming.

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – We were in France at Vimy Ridge for the 100th anniversary, we visited my great Uncle's grave, was a wonderful experience. The grounds are beautifully kept, we have a deep respect for the up keep of these graves. The French people were so welcoming.
  • Paying Respects– Our honor to visit my great uncle's grave for a second time. The grounds are so beautifully maintained.

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    Paying Respects
    Paying Respects – Our honor to visit my great uncle's grave for a second time. The grounds are so beautifully maintained.
  • Grave Marker– My great Uncle's grave.

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – My great Uncle's grave.

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