Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Eric Shannon Martin
In memory of:
Private Eric Shannon Martin
July 1, 1916
Military Service
616
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Army
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
1st Bn.
Additional Information
Son of Alfred and Jessie Martin, of St. John'S, Newfoundland.
Commemorated on Page 77 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
HAWTHORN RIDGE CEMETERY No.2
Somme, France
A. 41.
Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 3 kilometres further along the D919, turn left following the signs for Auchonvillers. At the crossroads in the village centre follow the signs for 'Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel'. HAWTHORN RIDGE CEMETERY NO.2 is located within the Park.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of ERIC SHANNON MARTIN – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Royal Newfoundland Regiment Insignia – In memory of the men would served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during World War I and did not return home. -
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Photo of Eric Shannon Martin -
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Biography – In memory of the men who served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during World War I and did not return home. -
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