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Richard Edwards
In memory of:
Private Richard Edwards
February 19, 1915
Military Service
7683
Army
Essex Regiment
2nd Bn.
Additional Information
Commemorated on Page 566 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
CALVAIRE (ESSEX) MILITARY CEMETERY
Belgium
I. G. 11.
Calvaire (Essex) Military Cemetery is located 16 km from Ieper town centre, on a road leading from the N365, connecting Ieper to Wijtschate, Ploegsteert and on to Armentieres. From Ieper town centre the Rijselsestraat runs from the market square, through the Lille Gate (Rijselpoort) and directly over the crossroads with the Ieper ring road. The road name then changes to the Rijselseweg. 2 km after passing through the village of Ploegsteert lies the left hand turning onto Witteweg (Chemin de la Blanche). The cemetery lies 1 km along the Witteweg on the left hand side of the road.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Honour roll – British Home Children World War 1 Honour Roll
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