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William Tapp

In memory of:

Sergeant William Tapp

August 16, 1918

Military Service

Service Number:

56116

Age:

22

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

19th Bn.

Honours and Awards:

Military Medal

Additional Information

Born:

February 14, 1896

Commemorated on Page 510 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

VRELY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

B. 5.

Location:

Vrely is a village 32 kilometres East of Amiens, immediately South of Rosieres-en-Santerre. The Communal Cemetery Extension adjoins the rear of the Communal Cemetery which is West of the village on the road to Caix.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– The Cenotaph at Memorial Park in St. Catharines, Ontario, was dedicated on August 7th, 1927 by the Prince of Wales (future King Edward VIII), and unveiled by Brigadier General W. B. M. King, C.M.G., D.S.O. The names of St. Catharines men who died as a result of their service during World War I are listed on two bronze tablets located at City Hall.

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    Memorial
    Memorial – The Cenotaph at Memorial Park in St. Catharines, Ontario, was dedicated on August 7th, 1927 by the Prince of Wales (future King Edward VIII), and unveiled by Brigadier General W. B. M. King, C.M.G., D.S.O. The names of St. Catharines men who died as a result of their service during World War I are listed on two bronze tablets located at City Hall.
  • Photo of WILLIAM TAPP– Grave of Sergeant William Tapp. Killed in action 1918.

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    Photo of WILLIAM TAPP
    Photo of WILLIAM TAPP – Grave of Sergeant William Tapp. Killed in action 1918.

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