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Richard McClelland

In memory of:

Private Richard McClelland

August 17, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

669259

Age:

35

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)

Division:

38th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

July 18, 1882

Son of John and Mary Anne McClelland, of Workington, Cumberland, England; husband of Ann McClelland, of Toronto.

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

Cemetery:

LA CHAUDIERE MILITARY CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

X. C. 8.

Location:

LA CHAUDIERE MILITARY CEMETERY is approximately 3 kilometres south of Lens and is situated on the north-western outskirts of Vimy.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram July 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram July 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Richard McClelland– WW1 medals

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    Photo of Richard McClelland
    Photo of Richard McClelland – WW1 medals
  • Photo of Richard McClelland– Ready to serve King and Empire.

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    Photo of Richard McClelland
    Photo of Richard McClelland – Ready to serve King and Empire.
  • Photo of Richard McClelland– Picture from training made into a postcard: printing on the back

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    Photo of Richard McClelland
    Photo of Richard McClelland – Picture from training made into a postcard: printing on the back
  • Press Clipping

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    Press Clipping
    Press Clipping
  • Newspaper Clipping

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    Newspaper Clipping
    Newspaper Clipping
  • Post Card– Cards sent home to eldest Daughter "Molly".

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    Post Card
    Post Card – Cards sent home to eldest Daughter "Molly".
  • Post Card (reverse)– Backs of cards sent home to eldest daughter "Molly".

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    Post Card (reverse)
    Post Card (reverse) – Backs of cards sent home to eldest daughter "Molly".
  • Cemetery– La Chaudiere Military Cemetery - La Chaudiere Military Cemetery is located at the foot of Vimy Ridge, very near the town of Vimy, France. The cemetery is 13 kilometres north of Arras, France. May they rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013)

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    Cemetery
    Cemetery – La Chaudiere Military Cemetery - La Chaudiere Military Cemetery is located at the foot of Vimy Ridge, very near the town of Vimy, France. The cemetery is 13 kilometres north of Arras, France. May they rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013)
  • Grave Marker– The grave marker at La Chaudiere Military Cemetery located at the foot of Vimy Ridge, very near the town of Vimy, France. The cemetery is 13 kilometres north of Arras, France. May he rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013)

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – The grave marker at La Chaudiere Military Cemetery located at the foot of Vimy Ridge, very near the town of Vimy, France. The cemetery is 13 kilometres north of Arras, France. May he rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013)
  • Inscription– A clearer view

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    Inscription
    Inscription – A clearer view

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