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George Hemstock

In memory of:

Corporal George Hemstock

August 8, 1918

Military Service


Service Number:

700188

Age:

25

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)

Division:

16th Bn.

Honours and Awards:

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Additional Information


Born:

July 17, 1893

Commemorated on Page 427 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

DEMUIN BRITISH CEMETERY
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

A. 21.

Location:

Demuin is a village 5 kilometres from Villers Bretonneux. From Villers-Bretonneux take the D23 in the direction of Demuin and Moreuil, heading south. Drive on until the exit of Villers, and then carry straight on to Demuin. The cemetery is on the right hand side just before entering Demuin.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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