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Minto Torrance Adamson

In memory of:

Private Minto Torrance Adamson

June 3, 1915

Military Service


Service Number:

81002

Age:

29

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)

Division:

8th Bn.

Additional Information


Born:

July 13, 1885

Son of Robert and Effie Adamson, of West 801, First Avenue, Spokane, Washington, U.S.A. Formerly Capt. Manitoba Dragoons. Reverted to ranks to go overseas in 1914. Native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 3 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

WOBURN ABBEY CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

II. D. 2.

Location:

Cuinchy is a village midway between Bethune and La Bassee. WOBURN ABBEY CEMETERY lies to the south-west of the village towards the village of Cambrin. From the church in Cuinchy head south on the D166, after 300 metres turn left. The cemetery is a further 200 metres from the junction on the left hand side.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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