Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Donald Roy Purcell
In memory of:
Private Donald Roy Purcell
October 29, 1918
Military Service
222528
20
Army
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
85th Bn.
Additional Information
Son of Mrs Sophia Henrietta Fitzpatrick (formerly Purcell), of 9, Bellingham Avenue, Beachmont, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Born at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Commemorated on Page 488 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
DOUAI BRITISH CEMETERY
Nord, France
G. 22.
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.
Digital Collection
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Grave Marker – 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
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