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Hugh Wren

In memory of:

Private Hugh Wren

September 15, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

58055

Age:

19

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

20th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

March 20, 1896

Son of Richard and Elizabeth Wren, of 81, Hastings Avenue, Toronto. Born in Scotland.

Commemorated on Page 185 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

SERRE ROAD CEMETERY No. 2
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

XXIV. G. Z.

Location:

Serre is a village 11 kilometres north-north-east of Albert. Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 1.3 kilometres further along the D919, SERRE ROAD CEMETERY NO 2 can be found on the left hand side.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of HUGH WREN– This image comes from a large framed tribute in St. John's Presbyterian Church, Broadview Avenue, Toronto. Ontario Canada. He and thirty-two other men are remembered here for their service in WWI.

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    Photo of HUGH WREN – This image comes from a large framed tribute in St. John's Presbyterian Church, Broadview Avenue, Toronto. Ontario Canada. He and thirty-two other men are remembered here for their service in WWI.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram February 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram February 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram February 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram February 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram October 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram October 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram October 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram October 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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  • Memorial Plaque– Commemorative Plaque erected in the sanctuary of St. John's Presbyterian Church, Broadview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. Canada.

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    Memorial Plaque – Commemorative Plaque erected in the sanctuary of St. John's Presbyterian Church, Broadview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. Canada.

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