Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Nelson
In memory of:
Corporal William Nelson
December 11, 1915
Military Service
625
29
Army
Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
Additional Information
June 19, 1885
Son of Henry Watson Nelson and Marie Nelson, of 11, Luxor Avenue, Harehills Rd., Leeds.
Commemorated on Page 30 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
STE. MARIE CEMETERY
Seine-Maritime, France
Div. 19. M. 9.
Le Havre is an important town and port on the north side of the estuary of the River Seine. STE. MARIE CEMETERY is one of the town cemeteries, but it is actually situated in the commune of Graville-St. Honorine. It stands on the ridge overlooking Le Havre from the north and is north of the N.182.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of William Nelson -
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Family photo – This photo was sent to me by a relative of William's wife Emily -
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Medal – British Victory Medal, named to 625 Cpl. W. Nelson, P.P.C.L.I.
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