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Alfred Raymond Johnson

In memory of:

Private Alfred Raymond Johnson

October 29, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

135747

Age:

29

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

116th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

July 4, 1888
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England

Enlistment:

July 15, 1915
Toronto, Ontario

Son of Edward Johnson, of 143, Long Street, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, England.

Commemorated on Page 263 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

NINE ELMS BRITISH CEMETERY (Belgium)
Belgium

Grave Reference:

VII. F. 9.

Location:

NINE ELMS BRITISH CEMETERY is located 11.5 Km west of Ieper town centre on the Helleketelweg, a road leading from the N308 connecting Ieper to Poperinge. From Ieper town centre the Poperingseweg (N308), is reached via Elverdingsestraat then over two small roundabouts in the J. Capronstraat. The Poperingseweg is a continuation of the J. Capronstraat and begins after a prominent railway level crossing. On reaching the ring road of Poperinge, the R33 Europalaan, the left hand clockwise route circles the town of Poperinge and rejoins the N308 towards Oost Cappel. 2.5 Km around the R33 lies the left hand turning onto Helleketelweg. The cemetery itself is located 700 metres along the Helleketelweg on the left hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave Marker

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker
  • Town Hall– This is the Town Hall, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. There is a Roll of Honour inside on which Alfred's name is commemorated.

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    Town Hall
    Town Hall – This is the Town Hall, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. There is a Roll of Honour inside on which Alfred's name is commemorated.
  • Roll of Honour– The Roll of Honour inside the Town Hall, Burton-on-Trent.

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    Roll of Honour
    Roll of Honour – The Roll of Honour inside the Town Hall, Burton-on-Trent.
  • Inscription– Alfred's name commemorated on the Roll of Honour. He was a Baker by trade. He enlisted on 15th July 1915 at Toronto.

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    Inscription
    Inscription – Alfred's name commemorated on the Roll of Honour. He was a Baker by trade. He enlisted on 15th July 1915 at Toronto.
  • Article– In honoured memory.

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    Article – In honoured memory.

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