Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Walrus
In memory of:
Private John Walrus
June 1, 1917
Balfour, British Columbia
Military Service
1036593
34
Army
Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
238th Bn.
British War Medal
Additional Information
January 30, 1883
Eurojoki, Finland
August 7, 1916
Vanderhoof, British Columbia
Husband of Josefina Nurmis (formerly Walrus), of Eurajoki, Kaukanpiele, Finland. Served in England only.
Commemorated on Page 344 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
NELSON MEMORIAL PARK
British Columbia, Canada
Mil. Plot. B.4. G.2.
The cemetery is located on the corner of Caribou Street East and 9th Avenue East, and contains 40 Commonwealth War Graves from the 1914-1918 war and 2 from the 1939-1945 war.
Visiting Information
The cemetery grounds are open daily for visitation from sunrise to sunset. The cemetery office is not on site, but is open Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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