Canadian Virtual War Memorial
August William Safken
In memory of:
Private August William Safken
May 28, 1916
Military Service
442196
39
Army
Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
7th Bn.
Additional Information
June 26, 1876
May 29, 1915
Vernon, British Columbia
Commemorated on Page 158 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND
Belgium
VI. E. 28.
RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND (Transport Farm) is located 2 Km south east of Ieper town centre, on the Komenseweg, a road connecting Ieper to Komen (N336). From Ieper town centre the Komenseweg is located via the Rijselsestraat, through the Rijselpoort (Lille Gate) and crossing the Ieper ring road, towards Armentieres and Lille. The road name then changes to Rijselseweg. 1 Km along the Rijselseweg lies the left hand turning onto Komenseweg. The cemetery itself is located 1.2 Km along the Komenseweg on the right hand side of the road.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of August Safken -
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Family Photo – (L to R) Wife Grace (Wilsey); son George, August -
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Family Photo – Children of August Safken (L to R) Son George, daughter Irene, son Raymond -
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Railway Dugouts Burial Ground – The Railway Dugouts Burial Ground Cemetery, located approximately 3 kilometres to the south of Ieper, Belgium. May they rest in peace. (J. Stephens) -
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Grave marker – The grave marker at the Railway Dugouts Burial Ground Cemetery located approximately 3 kilometres to the south of Ieper, Belgium. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens 2010) -
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Grave Marker – Grave marker ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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