Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Robert Spaul
In memory of:
Private Robert Spaul
January 7, 1917
Military Service
147928
27
Army
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
78th Bn.
Additional Information
June 23, 1889
London, United Kingdom
July 27, 1915
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Son of John and Mary Ann Spaul, of Fulham, London, United Kingdom.
Commemorated on Page 330 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
BRUAY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Pas de Calais, France
B. 33.
Bruay is a large village in the Department of the Pas-de-Calais, 6 kilometres south-west of Bethune and 26 kilometres north-west of Arras. Leave Bruay on the N.41 heading north towards Berck. Turn right where signposts indicate Lews/Calonne Riquart. After 400 metres turn right again, sign Cimetiere Ouest. Continue up the hill past the miner memorial. The cemetery is found after one kilometre on the right hand side. The Commonwealth plot is in the far right hand corner.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Honour roll – British Home Children World War 1 Honour Roll -
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Photo of Robert Spaul -
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Group Photo -
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Grave marker – Robert Spaul b.1886 d.1917 Photo of Robert's Grave -
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Letter – A letter to his sister Sarah informing her of her brother's death. -
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Photo of Robert Spaul – Robert Spaul Reg 147928 Canadian Infantry 78th battalion (Manitoba Regiment) Photo and ? Medal
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