Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Edgar Charles Whitten
In memory of:
Private Edgar Charles Whitten
July 16, 1916
Military Service
1117
23
Army
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
1st Bn.
Additional Information
Son of George Charles and Margaret Jane Whitten, of St. John'S, Newfoundland.
Commemorated on Page 133 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. F. 12.
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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Newspaper Clipping – This is from The Brigade Magazine of November 1918. Whitten was a one time member. -
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Photo of Edgar Whitten – An image taken from 'The Brigade' magazine of the Church Lads' Brigade.
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