Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Roy Russell
In memory of:
Lieutenant William Roy Russell
May 3, 1917
Military Service
24
Army
Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
2nd Bn.
Additional Information
Son of Benjamin and Emily E. Russell, of Ingersoll, Ontario.
Commemorated on Page 320 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
ORCHARD DUMP CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France
III. A. 21.
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.
Digital Collection
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Photo of William Roy Russell – Enlisted in the 168th Battalion in January 1916. Killed in action at Fresnoy, May 3rd, 1917. -
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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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Orchard Dump Cemetery – Orchard Dump Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France (J.Stephens)
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