Canadian Virtual War Memorial
George Wilson
In memory of:
Private George Wilson
April 18, 1917
Military Service
183023
33
Army
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
16th Bn.
Additional Information
July 18, 1883
Son of John and Mary Wilson, of Auchencrieve, Methlick, Aberdeen, Scotland; husband of Elizabeth Wilson, of 216, 12th St., Hillhurst, Calgary, Alberta.
Commemorated on Page 351 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France
II. H. 13A.
Wimereux is a small town situated about 5 kilometres north of Boulogne. From Boulogne take the A16 to Calais and come off at Junction 4. Take the road to Wimereux north, D242, for approximately 2 kilometres, following the road through the roundabout. Take the first turn on the left immediately after the roundabout and the WIMEREUX COMMUNAL CEMETERY lies approximately 200 metres down this road on the left hand side. The Commonwealth War Graves are situated to the rear of the communal cemetery.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Newspaper clipping – From the Calgary Herald. Submitted of the project, Operation: Picture Me -
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Cemetery – Cross of Sacrifice - Wimereux Communal Cemetery … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Cemetery – Wimereux Communal Cemetery … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Grave Marker – Grave marker - Wimereux Communal Cemetery … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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