Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Baines Murcell
In memory of:
Private William Baines Murcell
August 19, 1942
Dieppe, France
Military Service
B/67823
29
Army
Royal Regiment of Canada, R.C.I.C.
Additional Information
June 1, 1913
Little Bay Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
July 4, 1940
Toronto, Ontario
Son of Richard and Dorcas Murcell, of Badger, Newfoundland. He is also commemorated on page 101 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
Commemorated on Page 183 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
DIEPPE CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY (HAUTOT-SUR-MER)
Seine-Maritime, France
J. 68.
From the centre of Dieppe take the Avenue Gambetta and Avenue des Canadiens. Head along the N27 out of Dieppe in the direction of Rouen until the first roundabout where there is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission sign. Go across the roundabout and continue until you reach a second roundabout. Take the first turning right where there is another CWGC sign. Continue until Chemin des Jonquilles, a road on the left. The Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery is on the right of this road and is clearly visible.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Certificate – Certificate of Service donated to the next of kin. -
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Grave Marker – The grave marker at the Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery located approximately 5 km. from the beach of Dieppe, France. May he rest in peace. (K. Falconer & J. Stephens) -
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Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery – The Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, located just outside Dieppe, France. (J. Stephens)
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