Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Richard Joseph Maddigan
In memory of:
Private Richard Joseph Maddigan
July 1, 1916
Military Service
826
19
Army
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
1st Bn.
Additional Information
Son of Richard and Ellen Maddigan, of West St. John's, Newfoundland.
Commemorated on Page 75 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
Y RAVINE CEMETERY
Somme, France
C. 1.
Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 3 kilometres further along the D919, turn left following the signs for Auchonvillers. At the crossroads in the village centre following the signs for Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel. The Y Ravine Cemetery is located within the Park.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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Photo of Richard Joseph Maddigan – He died at Beaumont-Hamel, France on July 1, 1916 with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. This photo was acquired from the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum in St. John's, Newfoundland. -
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