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Robert John Williams

In memory of:

Private Robert John Williams

July 1, 1916

Military Service


Service Number:

1115

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information


Son of Harry and Emma Williams, of 50, Cabot St., St. John's, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 134 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

H. 8.

Location:

The village of Mesnil is about 8 kilometres north of the town of Albert on the D129 road. The KNIGHTSBRIDGE CEMETERY, which is situated in a valley among fields, is about 2 kilometres north-east of Mesnil (signposted in the centre of Mesnil). Access is by a farm track of which 1 kilometre is tarmac and 1 kilometre is dirt track (unsuitable for cars). The KNIGHTSBRIDGE CEMETERY is 200 metres from the track and no permanent grass pathway exists.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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