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Burnett Grosvenor

In memory of:

Lieutenant Burnett Grosvenor

August 30, 1918

Military Service

Age:

26

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

3rd Bn.

Additional Information

Son of Mary B. Grosvenor, of 33, Reedswood Rd., Birchills, Walsall, England, and the late John Grosvenor.

Commemorated on Page 420 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

VALLEY CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

A. 10.

Location:

Valley Cemetery lies south of Vis-en-Artois, some 12 kilometres south-east of Arras on the D939 road. From Vis-en-Artois take the D9 towards Cherisy for 1.5 kilometres, then take a track towards the cemetery on your left.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Grave Memorial in Tunstall Cemetery Stoke-on-Trent

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    Memorial – Grave Memorial in Tunstall Cemetery Stoke-on-Trent
  • Cross of Sacrifice

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    Cross of Sacrifice
    Cross of Sacrifice
  • Grave marker

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    Grave marker
    Grave marker
  • Newspaper Clipping– Submitted for the project, Operation: PIcture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation: PIcture Me
  • Photo of Burnett Grosvnor– Written on reverse: "Late Lieut Burnett B Grosvnor of 3rd Canadian Battalion, Toronto Regiment was killed in France by a shell exploding directly in front of him on Aug 30th 1918. Aged 26 years. He gave his life for others. A Sacrifice Worthy of Remembrance."

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    Photo of Burnett Grosvnor
    Photo of Burnett Grosvnor – Written on reverse: "Late Lieut Burnett B Grosvnor of 3rd Canadian Battalion, Toronto Regiment was killed in France by a shell exploding directly in front of him on Aug 30th 1918. Aged 26 years. He gave his life for others. A Sacrifice Worthy of Remembrance."
  • Temporary Grave Marker– Original grave site in Valley Cemetery in France.

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    Temporary Grave Marker
    Temporary Grave Marker – Original grave site in Valley Cemetery in France.
  • Document– Description of gravesite photo submitted on November 15, 2014.

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    Document – Description of gravesite photo submitted on November 15, 2014.

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