Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Charles Edward Thompson
In memory of:
Private Charles Edward Thompson
July 25, 1916
Military Service
401834
38
Army
Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
7th Bn.
Additional Information
Son of the late Joseph and Annie Thompson.
Commemorated on Page 172 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
Sp. Mem. H. 1.
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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Grave Marker – Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
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Photo of CHARLES EDWARD THOMPSON – 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. (K. Falconer & J. Stephens 2010) -
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Photo of The Cemetery – 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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