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Walter Naismith Wilson

In memory of:

Bombardier Walter Naismith Wilson

August 24, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

247

Age:

29

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Field Artillery

Division:

2nd Canadian Div. Ammunition Col.

Additional Information

Husband of Edith M. Wilson, of 257, Booth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 184 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

RIDGE WOOD MILITARY CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

III. C. 5.

Location:

RIDGE WOOD MILITARY CEMETERY is located 5 Km south west of Ieper town centre, on the Slijpstraat, a road leading from the Kemmelseweg. (Connecting Ieper to Kemmel N331). From Ieper town centre the Kemmelseweg is reached via the Rijselsestraat, through the Lille Gate (Rijselpoort), and straight on towards Armentieres (N365). 900 m after the crossroads is the right hand turning onto the Kemmelseweg. (Made prominent by a railway level crossing). 4 km along the Kemmelseweg on the right hand side lies Elzenwalle Military Cemetery, which marks the junction with Slijpstraat. RIDGE WOOD MILITARY CEMETERY lies 1 Km along the Slijpstraat, after a small staggered crossroads.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram September 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram September 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram September 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram September 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of WALTER NAISMITH WILSON– This image comes from a large framed tribute in St. John's Presbyterian Church, Broadview Avenue, Toronto. Ontario Canada. He and thirty-two other men are remembered here for their service in WWI.

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    Photo of WALTER NAISMITH WILSON
    Photo of WALTER NAISMITH WILSON – This image comes from a large framed tribute in St. John's Presbyterian Church, Broadview Avenue, Toronto. Ontario Canada. He and thirty-two other men are remembered here for their service in WWI.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Obituary

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    Newspaper Clipping – Obituary
  • Memorial Plaque– Commemorative Plaque erected in the sanctuary of St. John's Presbyterian Church, Broadview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. Canada.

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    Memorial Plaque
    Memorial Plaque – Commemorative Plaque erected in the sanctuary of St. John's Presbyterian Church, Broadview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. Canada.

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