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Gilbert Frank Lock

In memory of:

Corporal Gilbert Frank Lock

October 16, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

79412

Age:

23

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Engineers

Division:

3rd Tunnelling Coy.

Additional Information

Son of George and Lucy Lock, of Highbridge Common, Bishopsworth, Bristol.

Commemorated on Page 276 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

RAMPARTS CEMETERY (LILLE GATE)
Belgium

Grave Reference:

J. 20.

Location:

RAMPARTS CEMETERY lies within the town of Ieper itself, 1 Km south of Ieper the Market Square. The Rijselsestraat connects the Market Square with the Rijselpoort (Lille Gate) and on to Armentieres. Prior to passing through the Lille Gate and immediately after the Police station, is the right hand turning onto the Kanonweg. The RAMPARTS CEMETERY is located on a pathway along the Ramparts, 50 metres along the Kanonweg.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Cemetery– The Ramparts Lille Gate Cemetery, in the town of Ieper (Ypres), Belgium. (J. Stephens)

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    Cemetery – The Ramparts Lille Gate Cemetery, in the town of Ieper (Ypres), Belgium. (J. Stephens)
  • Cemetery– Ramparts Cemetery (Lille Gate) … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Cemetery – Ramparts Cemetery (Lille Gate) … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Cross of Sacrifice– Cross of Sacrifice … Ramparts Cemetery (Lille Gate) … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Cross of Sacrifice – Cross of Sacrifice … Ramparts Cemetery (Lille Gate) … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Epitaph– Epitaph: 'Until the day dawns and the shadows flee away'

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    Epitaph – Epitaph: 'Until the day dawns and the shadows flee away'
  • Grave Marker– A photograph of the headstone at the Ramparts Lille Gate Cemetery, just inside the Lille Gate at Ieper (Ypres), Belgium. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens)

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    Grave Marker – A photograph of the headstone at the Ramparts Lille Gate Cemetery, just inside the Lille Gate at Ieper (Ypres), Belgium. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens)
  • Grave Marker– Grave marker … Ramparts Cemetery (Lille Gate) … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Grave Marker – Grave marker … Ramparts Cemetery (Lille Gate) … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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