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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

George Francey

In memory of:

Private George Francey

June 12, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

404342

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

Division:

14th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

August 1, 1889

Commemorated on Page 87 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY (ENCLOSURE 4)
Belgium

Grave Reference:

Enclosure No.4 VII. B. I.

Location:

BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY ENCLOSURE NO.4 is located 2.5 Km south of Ieper town centre. The cemetery lies on the Rijselseweg (N365), the road connecting Ieper to Armentieres. From Ieper town centre the Rijselsestraat runs from the market square, through the Lille Gate (Rijselpoort) and directly over the crossroads with the Ieper ring road. The road name then changes to the Rijselseweg. The cemetery itself is located 2 Km after this crossroads on the left hand side of the Rijselseweg.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • 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– From the Toronto Telegram July 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram July 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of George Francey– FRANCEY, George, 404342, Private, 14th Bn.Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regt.), KIA between 12th June 1916 and 13th June 1916. Aged 25, formerly of Kells, son of John Francey. Buried Bedford House Cemetery and commemorated Connor Presbyterian Church. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Photo of George Francey – FRANCEY, George, 404342, Private, 14th Bn.Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regt.), KIA between 12th June 1916 and 13th June 1916. Aged 25, formerly of Kells, son of John Francey. Buried Bedford House Cemetery and commemorated Connor Presbyterian Church. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
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  • Photo of George Francey– Served with the 35th Battalion CEF. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of George Francey – Served with the 35th Battalion CEF. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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