Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Rae Brydon McCarthy
In memory of:
Lieutenant Rae Brydon McCarthy
April 9, 1917
Military Service
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Army
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
78th Bn.
Additional Information
Son of Jeffrey A. and Isabel McCarthy, of Roxboro', Barrie, Ontario.
Commemorated on Page 279 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
GIVENCHY-EN-GOHELLE CANADIAN CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France
F. 26.
The Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery stands on the western slopes of Vimy Ridge above the village of Souchez. The Cemetery is best reached by car or by foot from the village of Souchez, which is situated on the D937 Arras-Bethune road. Starting from the village square, the cemetery is signposted by CWGC directional signs and is approximately 3 kilometres outside of the village. Givenchy-en-Gohelle was taken by the 2nd Canadian Division on the 13th April, 1917 and remained in British hands during the rest of the War. The Canadian Cemetery was begun by the Canadian Corps, under the name of C.D. 20 in March, 1917, and two further graves were added in March, 1918. The cemetery covers an area of 308 square metres and is enclosed by a low rubble wall.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Cenotaph – Cenotaph Barrie, Ontario -
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National Memorial Album – Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
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Photo – Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
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Street sign – Barrie street named in honour of Lieutenant Rae Brydon McCarthy with a poppy. -
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Memorial – Barrie flag for Lieutenant Rae Brydon McCarthy. -
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Memorial – The memorial stone dedicated to Rae which rests in the family plot of the St. Thomas Cemetery, Shanty Bay, Ontario -
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Inscription – The inscription on the memorial stone for Rae, St. Thomas Cemetery, Shanty Bay, Ontario -
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Grave Marker – The grave marker at the Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery located on Vimy Ridge, walking distance from the Canadian Memorial. May he rest in peace. (K. Falconer / J. Stephens) -
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Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery – The Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery, located on Vimy Ridge. The cemetery is in a wooded area, walking distance from the Canadian Memorial. (J. Stephens) -
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Photo of Rae McCarthy – In memory of the employees from the Canadian Bank Of Commerce (CIBC) who went to war and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
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Photo of Rae McCarthy – From Volume 1 of Letters From The Front produced by the Canadian Bank of Commerce. -
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Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
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Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
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Newspaper Clipping – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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