Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Elijah Adkins
In memory of:
Private William Elijah Adkins
May 7, 1916
Military Service
432801
32
Army
Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
"A" Coy. 49th Bn.
Additional Information
Son of John Alfred and Alice M. Adkins, of Astrop Farm, Westlock, Alberta.
Commemorated on Page 45 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
SANCTUARY WOOD CEMETERY
Belgium
Sp. Mem.
SANCTUARY WOOD CEMETERY is located 5 Km east of Ieper town centre, on the Canadalaan, a road leading from the Meenseweg (N8), connecting Ieper to Menen. From Ieper town centre the Meenseweg is located via Torhoutstraat and right onto Basculestraat. Basculestraat ends at a main cross roads, directly over which begins the Meenseweg. 3 Km along the Meenseweg lies the right hand turning onto Canadalaan. The cemetery itself is located 1.5 Km along Canadalaan on the right hand side of the road. 100 metres beyond the cemetery at the end of the Canadalaan is the Hill 62 Memorial.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Memorial – British Home children honour roll -
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Honour Roll – British Home children honour roll -
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Photo of William Elijah Adkins
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