Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Fry
In memory of:
Private William Fry
July 1, 1916
Military Service
1550
24
Army
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
1st Bn.
Additional Information
Son of John and Elizabeth Fry, of Charleston, Newfoundland.
Commemorated on Page 45 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
AUCHONVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY
Somme, France
II. E. 2.
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, 3 kilometres further along the D919, turn left following the signs for Auchonvillers. At the crossroads in the village centre follow the CWGC signs for AUCHONVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY which is on the outskirts of the village on the right hand side.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of William Fry – William in his uniform -
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Monument in Summerville – William Fry is commemorated on this monument in Summerville, Newfoundland. -
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The Danger Tree – It was erected in remembrance of those Newfoundlanders that died on that fateful day of July 1, 1916 at Beaumont Hamel during the First World War. Other Newfoundlanders who died on July 1, 1916 are also commemorated on this site.
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