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Edward Lachance

In memory of:

Private Edward Lachance

November 7, 1918

Military Service

Service Number:

3234369

Force:

Army

Unit:

2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (British Columbia Regt.)

Additional Information

Commemorated on Page 444 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

DOUAI BRITISH CEMETERY
Nord, France

Grave Reference:

A. 26.

Location:

Douai is a large town about 24 kilometres north-east of Arras and the DOUAI BRITISH CEMETERY lies on the outskirts near the main road to Lens. From Lens and the A.1 autoroute, follow the N.421 toward Douai. As you approach the town, turn left at first set of traffic lights next to Campanile hotel and follow the D.125 for 45 metres. The DOUAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY is situated on left hand side of this road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave Marker– Photo provided by The Commonwealth Roll Of Honour Project. Volunteer Julie Lukins

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    Grave Marker – Photo provided by The Commonwealth Roll Of Honour Project. Volunteer Julie Lukins
  • Cemetery– Douai British Cemetery Cuincy. Photo provided by The Commonwealth Roll Of Honour Project. Volunteer Julie Lukins

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    Cemetery – Douai British Cemetery Cuincy. Photo provided by The Commonwealth Roll Of Honour Project. Volunteer Julie Lukins
  • Photo of Edward Lachance– This is the only picture we have of our great Uncle Eddy, his family had house fire, and we lost all photograph of him. It's sad that it had to be his death notice. But were happy that we have this picture of him, never the less.

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    Photo of Edward Lachance
    Photo of Edward Lachance – This is the only picture we have of our great Uncle Eddy, his family had house fire, and we lost all photograph of him. It's sad that it had to be his death notice. But were happy that we have this picture of him, never the less.

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