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Frederick Graeme Avery

In memory of:

Captain Frederick Graeme Avery

April 13, 1918

Military Service

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Engineers

Division:

attd. 101st Inf. Bde. Div. Signal Coy.

Citation(s):

Military Cross

Additional Information

Only son Frederick Wells and Ottilie Avery, of Ottawa, Ontario.

Commemorated on the Avery Cross.

Commemorated on Page 583 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

XXVI. F.F. 2.

Location:

Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery is located about 12 kilometres west of Ieper town centre, on the Boescheepseweg, a road leading from the N308 connecting Ieper to Poperinge. From Ieper town centre, the Poperingseweg (N308) is reached via Elverdingsestraat, then over two small roundabouts in the J. Capronstraat. The Poperingseweg is a continuation of the J. Capronstraat and begins after a prominent railway level crossing. On reaching Poperinge, the N308 joins the left hand turning onto the R33, Poperinge ring road. The R33 ring continues to the left hand junction with the N38 Frans-Vlaanderenweg. 800 metres along the N38 lies the left hand turning onto Lenestraat. The next immediate right hand turning leads onto Boescheepseweg. The cemetery itself is located 2 kilometres along Boescheepseweg on the right hand side of the road. From Calais, take the motorway A16 signposted Dunkerque/Lille. At Dunkerque take the motorway signposted Lille/Ypres, the A25. Leave the motorway at Junction 13, the village of Steenvoorde. Follow the D948/N38 signposted Ieper/Poperinge. After approximately 8-10 kilometres Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery will be signposted off to the right.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Avery Cross, St John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Ottawa. Frederick Graeme Avery was the son of Frederick Wells Avery 1851-1916. Photo credit: Barton Breen / St John the Evangelist

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    Memorial – Avery Cross, St John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Ottawa. Frederick Graeme Avery was the son of Frederick Wells Avery 1851-1916. Photo credit: Barton Breen / St John the Evangelist
  • Memorial– F Graeme Avery - WWI Memorial Chapel Plaque at St John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 154 Somerset Street West, Ottawa

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    Memorial – F Graeme Avery - WWI Memorial Chapel Plaque at St John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 154 Somerset Street West, Ottawa
  • Photo of Frederick Graeme Avery– Lt Frederick Graeme Avery

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    Photo of Frederick Graeme Avery
    Photo of Frederick Graeme Avery – Lt Frederick Graeme Avery
  • Memorial– St. George slaying the dragon from the Warriors' Chapel in St. John the Evangelist at Somerset and Elgin in Ottawa. To the glory of God. This Warriors` Chapel was erected in grateful remembrance of those members of St John`s Church serving in the Armed Forces who made the supreme sacrifice for their King and country in order that we might continue to live in that freedom which is, by the grace of God, our rightful heritage. Dedicated in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty.

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    Memorial – St. George slaying the dragon from the Warriors' Chapel in St. John the Evangelist at Somerset and Elgin in Ottawa. To the glory of God. This Warriors` Chapel was erected in grateful remembrance of those members of St John`s Church serving in the Armed Forces who made the supreme sacrifice for their King and country in order that we might continue to live in that freedom which is, by the grace of God, our rightful heritage. Dedicated in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty.
  • Biography– Biography, Ashbury College Yearbook, Rockliffe, Ontario

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    Biography – Biography, Ashbury College Yearbook, Rockliffe, Ontario
  • Plaque– Captain Frederick Graeme Avery alumni of the Royal Military College of Canada 1914 #1007. He died on Apr 13, 1918. He served with the Royal Engineers, 101st Infantry Brigade, Division Signal Company. His name is listed on the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada.

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    Plaque – Captain Frederick Graeme Avery alumni of the Royal Military College of Canada 1914 #1007. He died on Apr 13, 1918. He served with the Royal Engineers, 101st Infantry Brigade, Division Signal Company. His name is listed on the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada.
  • Grave marker– Captain Frederick Graeme Avery M C Killed in action 13th April 1918. Age 21. Only son of Ottilie Avery of Ottawa Canada and the late Frederick Wells Avery. XXVI. F.F. 2. He was an alumni of the Royal Military College of Canada 1914 #1007. He died on Apr 13, 1918. He served with the Royal Engineers, 101st Infantry Brigade, Division Signal Company. He was buried at the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperingewest-Vlaanderen, Belgium. His name is listed on the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada. http://www.twgpp.org/information.php?id=94330

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker – Captain Frederick Graeme Avery M C Killed in action 13th April 1918. Age 21. Only son of Ottilie Avery of Ottawa Canada and the late Frederick Wells Avery. XXVI. F.F. 2. He was an alumni of the Royal Military College of Canada 1914 #1007. He died on Apr 13, 1918. He served with the Royal Engineers, 101st Infantry Brigade, Division Signal Company. He was buried at the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperingewest-Vlaanderen, Belgium. His name is listed on the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada. http://www.twgpp.org/information.php?id=94330
  • Memorial Doll– Captain Frederick Graeme Avery M C was killed in action 13th April 1918 at 21 years of age. He was the only son of Ottilie Avery of Ottawa Canada and the late Frederick Wells Avery. He was cadet 1007 in the class of 1914 at the Royal Military College of Canada. He died on Apr 13, 1918. He served with the Royal Engineers, 101st Infantry Brigade, Division Signal Company. He was buried at the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperingewest-Vlaanderen, Belgium. As an ex-cadet, he is named on the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada.

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    Memorial Doll
    Memorial Doll – Captain Frederick Graeme Avery M C was killed in action 13th April 1918 at 21 years of age. He was the only son of Ottilie Avery of Ottawa Canada and the late Frederick Wells Avery. He was cadet 1007 in the class of 1914 at the Royal Military College of Canada. He died on Apr 13, 1918. He served with the Royal Engineers, 101st Infantry Brigade, Division Signal Company. He was buried at the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperingewest-Vlaanderen, Belgium. As an ex-cadet, he is named on the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada.
  • Memorial Stained Glass– On their 50th anniversary, the class of 1915 at the Royal Military College of Canada have placed this memorial stained glass window to honour their fallen comrades.

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    Memorial Stained Glass – On their 50th anniversary, the class of 1915 at the Royal Military College of Canada have placed this memorial stained glass window to honour their fallen comrades.
  • Memorial Plaque– Pro Deo Et Patria Erected by the Royal Military College Club of Canada Anno Domini 1923. Ex-cadets are named on the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada. 1007 Captain Frederick Graeme Avery M C (RMC 1914) was killed in action 13th April 1918 at 21 years of age. He was the only son of Ottilie Avery of Ottawa Canada and the late Frederick Wells Avery. XXVI. F.F. 2. He died on Apr 13, 1918. He served with the Royal Engineers, 101st Infantry Brigade, Division Signal Company. He was buried at the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperingewest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

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    Memorial Plaque
    Memorial Plaque – Pro Deo Et Patria Erected by the Royal Military College Club of Canada Anno Domini 1923. Ex-cadets are named on the Memorial Arch at the Royal Military College of Canada. 1007 Captain Frederick Graeme Avery M C (RMC 1914) was killed in action 13th April 1918 at 21 years of age. He was the only son of Ottilie Avery of Ottawa Canada and the late Frederick Wells Avery. XXVI. F.F. 2. He died on Apr 13, 1918. He served with the Royal Engineers, 101st Infantry Brigade, Division Signal Company. He was buried at the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperingewest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
  • Memorial– Memorial stair, Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario

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    Memorial – Memorial stair, Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario
  • Memorial– Memorial arch, Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario

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    Memorial – Memorial arch, Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario
  • Yearbook page– Lisgar Collegiate Institute yearbook 1919

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    Yearbook page – Lisgar Collegiate Institute yearbook 1919
  • Memorial Plaque– Lisgar Collegiate Institute honour roll

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    Memorial Plaque – Lisgar Collegiate Institute honour roll

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