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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

George Newman

In memory of:

Private George Newman

April 24, 1915

Military Service

Service Number:

27843

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

15th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

November 5, 1893

Commemorated on Page 30 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

PERTH CEMETERY (CHINA WALL)
Belgium

Grave Reference:

St. Julien East German Cem. Mem. 106.

Location:

PERTH CEMETERY (CHINA WALL) is located 3 Km east of Ieper town centre, on the Maaldestedestraat a road leading from the Meenseweg (N8), connecting Ieper to Menen. From Ieper town centre the Meenseweg is located via Torhoutstraat and right onto Basculestraat. Basculestraat ends at a main cross roads, directly over which begins the Meenseweg. 1.7 Km along the Meenseweg at a major roundabout lies the right hand turning onto the Maaldestedestraat. The cemetery itself is located 1 Km along the Maaldestedestraat on the left hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Press Clipping– In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Submitted by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Press Clipping
    Press Clipping – In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Submitted by the 48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St. Toronto for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram June 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram June 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram November 1914, Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram November 1914, Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Badge– 15th Bn cap badge. Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Badge
    Badge – 15th Bn cap badge. Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Shoulder patch– Shoulder patch worn by 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada). Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team.. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Shoulder patch
    Shoulder patch – Shoulder patch worn by 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada). Photo BGen G. Young 15th Battalion Memorial Project Team.. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Memorial– One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the Battle of 2nd Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial plaque is located on Gravenstafel Ridge. Submitted by Captain (retired) V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Memorial
    Memorial – One of two memorial plaques dedicated on 24 April 2010 to commemorate those members of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) who fell during the Battle of 2nd Ypres 22-26 April 1915. This memorial plaque is located on Gravenstafel Ridge. Submitted by Captain (retired) V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Entrance

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    Entrance
    Entrance
  • Memorial

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    Memorial
    Memorial
  • Grave Marker

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker
  • Record of Service– Record of Service Card (front side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Record of Service
    Record of Service – Record of Service Card (front side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Record of Service– Record of Service Card (reverse side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

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    Record of Service
    Record of Service – Record of Service Card (reverse side). Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

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