Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Charles Cowan Letham
In memory of:
Private Charles Cowan Letham
April 9, 1917
Military Service
132432
Army
Canadian Machine Gun Corps
12th
Additional Information
Commemorated on Page 274 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. 1.
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.
Digital Collection
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Newspaper Clipping – In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune during World War One. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
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Photo of Charles Cowan Letham -
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Attestation Paper – Source Library and Archives Canada. Soldiers of the First World War) -
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Attestation Paper – Source Library and Archives Canada. -
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Roll of Honour – Source: The Standard / Canada's Aid to the Allies and Peace Memorial. Edited by Frederick Yorston. Published by the Montreal Standard Publishing Co., Ltd., Montreal. This large Souvenir Edition magazine included the Rolls of Honour for various prominent Canadian businesses. -
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Grave Marker – The grave marker at the Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery located on Vimy Ridge, walking distance from the Canadian Memorial. May he rest in peace. (K. Falconer / J. Stephens) -
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Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery – The Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery, located on Vimy Ridge. The cemetery is in a wooded area, walking distance from the Canadian Memorial. (J. Stephens)
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