Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Melvin Smith
In memory of:
Private Melvin Smith
December 1, 1916
Military Service
488811
21
Army
Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)
14th Bn
Additional Information
Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, of Glen Haven, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia.
Commemorated on Page 165 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
LAPUGNOY MILITARY CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France
II. D. 2.
Lapugnoy is a village and commune in Pas-de-Calais, 6 kilometres west of Bethune. From the centre of Lapugnoy, head south-west on the D70 in the direction of Marles-les-Mines. On the outskirts of the centre there is a crucifix at the side of the main road, turn right here towards Allouagne. After approximately 500 metres there is a track on the left hand side (the Cemetery is signposted here) and the LAPUGNOY MILITARY CEMETERY can be found on the left hand side, approximately 500 metres, along this track.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Newspaper clipping – From the Halifax Evening Mail December 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Details
Newspaper clipping – From the Halifax Evening Mail December 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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