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William Richard Guinan

In memory of:

Private William Richard Guinan

May 20, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

901974

Age:

25

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Nova Scotia Regiment)

Division:

25th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

March 6, 1892

Son of Thomas and Mary Guinan, of Truro, Nova Scotia.

Commemorated on Page 248 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:

Willerval Canadian Cem. Mem. 37.

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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  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Postcard– William Richard Guinan of Truro, N.S. is standing on the far right. Next to him in the middle is the father of Fred Burke, Truro. The postcard was sent to the Burke family and read, "Put this one away as Bill Guinan is in it and he has gone to the Front."

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    Postcard – William Richard Guinan of Truro, N.S. is standing on the far right. Next to him in the middle is the father of Fred Burke, Truro. The postcard was sent to the Burke family and read, "Put this one away as Bill Guinan is in it and he has gone to the Front."
  • Note on Back of Card– Postcard sent to the Burke family.

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    Note on Back of Card – Postcard sent to the Burke family.
  • Newspaper clipping

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping
  • 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)
  • Epitaph– Epitaph: "May his soul rest in Peace"

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    Epitaph – Epitaph: "May his soul rest in Peace"
  • 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)
  • Photo of William Richard Guinan– 6 March 1892 - 20 May 1917

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    Photo of William Richard Guinan
    Photo of William Richard Guinan – 6 March 1892 - 20 May 1917

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