Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Gordon Ruthven Heron
In memory of:
Major Gordon Ruthven Heron
April 9, 1917
Military Service
33
Army
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
78th Bn.
Additional Information
Son of Maj. W. L. Heron, and Emily MacKenzie Brown, his wife, of Ottawa. He won the Humane Society Medal at the age of 15, for saving 5 lives.
Commemorated on Page 255 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
GIVENCHY-EN-GOHELLE CANADIAN CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France
F. 3.
The Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery stands on the western slopes of Vimy Ridge above the village of Souchez. The Cemetery is best reached by car or by foot from the village of Souchez, which is situated on the D937 Arras-Bethune road. Starting from the village square, the cemetery is signposted by CWGC directional signs and is approximately 3 kilometres outside of the village. Givenchy-en-Gohelle was taken by the 2nd Canadian Division on the 13th April, 1917 and remained in British hands during the rest of the War. The Canadian Cemetery was begun by the Canadian Corps, under the name of C.D. 20 in March, 1917, and two further graves were added in March, 1918. The cemetery covers an area of 308 square metres and is enclosed by a low rubble wall.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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