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John Francis Sumption

In memory of:

Major John Francis Sumption

October 22, 1916

Military Service


Age:

38

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

Division:

14th Bn.

Additional Information


Son of George and Mary Sumption, of Prestbury, Glos.; husband of Bessie Sumption, of "Kilmuir," Oakdene Rd., Holloway Hill, Godalming, England. Officers,

Commemorated on Page 170 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN
Seine-Maritime, France

Grave Reference:

B. 1. 41

Location:

The St. Sever Cemetery and Extension (Rouen) is situated about 3 kilometres south of Rouen Cathedral and a short distance west of the road from Rouen to Elbeuf. If travelling from Elbeuf or Caen on the N.138, follow Avenue Des Canadiens right down to the roundabout. Then take the fourth exit into Rue Stanislas De Jardin, and the cemetery lies 150 metres on the left. The CWGC signpost is located at the entrance of the cemetery.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Montreal Star c.1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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