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Peter Hume

In memory of:

Gunner Peter Hume

May 25, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

91346

Age:

20

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Field Artillery

Division:

2nd Div. Ammunition Col.

Additional Information

Born:

May 27, 1896

Son of Malcolm S. and Mary Hume, of Paisley, Scotland.

Commemorated on Page 106 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

RENINGHELST NEW MILITARY CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

I. B. 22.

Location:

RENINGHELST NEW MILITARY CEMETERY is located 9.5 Km south west of Ieper town centre, in the village of Reningelst, on a road leading from the N308 Poperingseweg. From Ieper town centre the Poperingseweg (N308), is reached via Elverdingsestraat then directly 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 main crossroads in the village of Vlamertinge take the left hand turning onto the Bellestraat. After crossing the N38 Ieper Poperinge road, the village of Reningelst lies 6 Km beyond Vlamertinge. On reaching the village, turn right onto the Zevekotestraatand continue to the Reningelstplein where the churchyard is clearly visible. The Baljuwstraat leads from the Reningelstplein and the cemetery is 500 metres along this road on the left hand side. Visitors to this site should note a short grassed access path to this site which is unsuitable for vehicles.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Group Photo– The picture was taken in front of 104 Arundel ave. in Toronto. This is the home of John S. Stewart and Harriet Hume Stewart. Pictured here is their son (my father) Archibald Stewart and his cousin Peter Hume. These are all Scottish Immigrants. No writing on the back of the picture. ( interesting discussion on Vintage Toronto (Facebook) Posted under the name of Robineau Bell.

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    Group Photo – The picture was taken in front of 104 Arundel ave. in Toronto. This is the home of John S. Stewart and Harriet Hume Stewart. Pictured here is their son (my father) Archibald Stewart and his cousin Peter Hume. These are all Scottish Immigrants. No writing on the back of the picture. ( interesting discussion on Vintage Toronto (Facebook) Posted under the name of Robineau Bell.

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