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James Willy

In memory of:

Private James Willy

September 5, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

766971

Age:

45

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Pioneers

Division:

123rd Canadian Pioneer Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

May 15, 1877

Son of Henry and Sarah Willy; husband of Amelia Willy, of 1064, Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Born at Wandsworth, London, England

Commemorated on Page 350 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HASTINGS CEMETERY
Sussex, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

L. D. P18.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram September 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram September 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial Plaque– Memorial Plaque

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    Memorial Plaque
    Memorial Plaque – Memorial Plaque
  • Old City Hall– Pte. James Willy's name is included on the Toronto City Hall Employees plaque. It is located inside the entrance of Toronto's Old City Hall, Queen Street, Toronto, Ontario.

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    Old City Hall
    Old City Hall – Pte. James Willy's name is included on the Toronto City Hall Employees plaque. It is located inside the entrance of Toronto's Old City Hall, Queen Street, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Newspaper Clipping

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    Newspaper Clipping
  • Grave Marker– Photo and additional information provided by The Commonwealth Roll Of Honour Project. Volunteer Henry Drury.

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Photo and additional information provided by The Commonwealth Roll Of Honour Project. Volunteer Henry Drury.

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