Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Pennell
In memory of:
Private William Pennell
July 1, 1916
Military Service
1546
25
Army
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
1st Bn.
Additional Information
Son of Joseph and Martha Pennell, of Stephenville Crossing, Bay St. George, Newfoundland. Born at Curling, Bay of Islands, Newfoundland.
Commemorated on Page 95 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
Sp. Mem. F. 3.
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.
Digital Collection
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Photo of WILLIAM PENNELL – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Grave marker – Private William Pennell, 12 August 2019 CEFRG (Canadian Expeditionary Force Research Group) https://cefrg.ca -
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Grave Marker
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