Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Charles Piercey
In memory of:
Private John Charles Piercey
July 1, 1916
Military Service
1535
19
Army
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
1st Bn.
Additional Information
Son of Robert and Patience Piercey, of Bay Bulls Arm, Trinity Bay Newfoundland.
Commemorated on Page 97 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
D. 107.
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 JOHN CHARLES PIERCEY – In memory of the men and women from the Clarenville, Newfoundland area who went away to war and did not come home. Submitted on behalf of the Clarenville Legion (Branch 27) for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of JOHN CHARLES PIERCEY – In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Newfoundland Legion magazine “Lest We Forget”. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
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