Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Inscription – His name as it is inscribed on the Vimy Memorial (2010). Over 11,000 fallen Canadians having no known place of burial in France, are honoured on this Memorial. Thomas Lawless' remains have now been identified and he rests at La Chaudiere Cemetery at the foot of Vimy Ridge. May he never be forgotten. (J. Stephens)

Vimy Memorial – Canada's Vimy Memorial, located approximately 8 kilometres to the north-east of Arras, France. May the sacrifice of so many never be forgotten. (J. Stephens)

Forensic facial reconstruction – by Christian Corbet, now on display at National Museum of Ireland

Forensic facial reconstruction – Forensic facial reconstruction by Christian Corbet in National Museum of Ireland

Funeral – On 15 March 2011, members of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment carry the casket of Thomas Lawless from Saint-Martin de Vimy church in Vimy, France.

Grave marker – The grave marker of Thomas Lawless immediately prior to his interment with full military honours at La Chaudière Military Cemetery, in Vimy, France on 15 March 2011.

Funeral – On 15 March 2011 members of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment carry the casket of Thomas Lawless into La Chaudière Military Cemetery, in Vimy, France for his interment with full military honours on 15 March 2011.

Funeral – On 15 March 2011 members of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment carry the casket of Thomas Lawless to his final resting place in La Chaudière Military Cemetery, Vimy, France.

Funeral – On 15 March 2011 members of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment place the casket of Thomas Lawless on his final resting place in La Chaudière Military Cemetery, Vimy, France.

Funeral – A priest from Saint-Martin de Vimy church sprinkles holy water on the casket of Thomas Lawless during the ceremony prior to his interment in La Chaudière Military Cemetery.

Grave marker – The grave marker of Thomas Lawless two days after his interment with full military honours at La Chaudière Military Cemetery, in Vimy, France on 15 March 2011.

Grave marker – The grave marker of Thomas Lawless two days after his interment with full military honours at La Chaudière Military Cemetery, in Vimy, France on 15 March 2011.

Cemetery – DND has identified the remains of the First World War soldier found in Avion, France, in 2003, as those of Private Thomas Lawless. Through continued genetic testing using inherited genetic material through the maternal line (mitochondrial DNA), osteology, facial reconstruction, military history and finally, stable isotopes – the soldier was identified as Private Thomas Lawless on January 10, 2011. Private Thomas Lawless, born April 11th, 1889, was a member of the 49th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force and will be buried at La Chaudière Military Cemetery in Vimy, France, on March 15, 2011, with his family in attendance. http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/news-nouvelles-eng.asp?cat=00&id=3726

Grave Marker – Grave of Private Thomas Lawless

Grave marker – The grave marker at La Chaudiere Military Cemetery located at the foot of Vimy Ridge, very near the town of Vimy, France. The cemetery is 13 kilometres north of Arras, France. May he rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013)