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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Ernest Michael Delaney

In memory of:

Private Ernest Michael Delaney

May 3, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

177529

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment)

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

October 8, 1896

Commemorated on Page 226 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

ORCHARD DUMP CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

III. A. 24.

Location:

Orchard Dump Cemetery is in the village of Arleux-en-Gohelle, on the main road (D919) from Arras to Henin-Lietard. The cemetery lies on the left side of this road approximately 1 kilometre from the village of Bailleul-Sire-Berthoult.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Circumstances of Death Registers

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    Circumstances of Death Registers
  • Memorial– This plaque, inside the entrance foyer of St. Mary's Catholic Church, 65 Amelia Street, Barrie, Ontario, commemorates members of the parish who died in World War I. It includes the name of Ernest Delaney. It includes the name of Ernest Delaney. (Image taken by Gregory J. Barker of Barrie, Ontario, in 2022.)

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    Memorial – This plaque, inside the entrance foyer of St. Mary's Catholic Church, 65 Amelia Street, Barrie, Ontario, commemorates members of the parish who died in World War I. It includes the name of Ernest Delaney. It includes the name of Ernest Delaney. (Image taken by Gregory J. Barker of Barrie, Ontario, in 2022.)
  • Newspaper Clipping– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Photo of Ernest Delaney– In memory of the men who served with the 87th Battalion CEF. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me Footer

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    Photo of Ernest Delaney – In memory of the men who served with the 87th Battalion CEF. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me Footer
  • Canadian Grenadier Guards– In memory of the men who served with the 87th Battalion CEF. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me Footer

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    Canadian Grenadier Guards – In memory of the men who served with the 87th Battalion CEF. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me Footer
  • Cenotaph– Barrie, Ontario

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    Cenotaph
    Cenotaph – Barrie, Ontario
  • Street sign– Barrie street named in honour of Private Ernest Michael Delaney with a poppy.

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    Street sign
    Street sign – Barrie street named in honour of Private Ernest Michael Delaney with a poppy.
  • Orchard Dump Cemetery– Orchard Dump Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France (J.Stephens)

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    Orchard Dump Cemetery
    Orchard Dump Cemetery – Orchard Dump Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France (J.Stephens)
  • Grave Marker– A photograph of the headstone at the Orchard Dump Cemetery. May he rest in peace.(J.Stephens)

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    Grave Marker – A photograph of the headstone at the Orchard Dump Cemetery. May he rest in peace.(J.Stephens)

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