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Michael Joseph Quigley

In memory of:

Private Michael Joseph Quigley

July 1, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

861

Age:

27

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Battalion

Additional Information

Son of Timothy and Margaret Quigley, of St. John's, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 103 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

Y RAVINE CEMETERY
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

C. 20.

Location:

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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  • Memorial– In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Memorial – In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of MICHAEL JOSEPH QUIGLEY– In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of MICHAEL JOSEPH QUIGLEY – In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Michael Joseph Quigley

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    Photo of Michael Joseph Quigley
  • Memorial plaque– Memorial plaque sent to Michael's parents after his death in the First World War

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    Memorial plaque
    Memorial plaque – Memorial plaque sent to Michael's parents after his death in the First World War
  • Cemetery– The 'Y' Ravine Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France

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    Cemetery – The 'Y' Ravine Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France
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    Grave Marker

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