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William Joseph Roost

In memory of:

Private William Joseph Roost

March 2, 1917

Military Service


Service Number:

76

Age:

22

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information


Son of Andrew and Bridget Roost (formerly Knox) of St. John's, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 108 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

SAILLY-SAILLISEL BRITISH CEMETERY
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

V. D. 4.

Location:

SAILLY-SAILLISEL BRITISH CEMETERY is 16 kilometres east of Albert and 10 kilometres south of Bapaume. The Cemetery is situated on the right hand side (direction Peronne) of the N17 just outside of Sailly Saillisel and before Rancourt.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Royal Newfoundland Regiment Insignia– In memory of the men who served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment
during World War I and did not return home.
  • Photo of WILLIAM JOSEPH ROOST
  • Biography– In memory of the men who served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment
during World War I and did not return home.

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