Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Wightman
In memory of:
Private William Wightman
March 17, 1916
Military Service
448244
36
Army
Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)
24th Bn.
Additional Information
July 25, 1887
Son of William and Rebecca Wightman, of 22, Briardale Rd., Penny Lane, Mossley Hill, Liverpool.
Commemorated on Page 182 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
LA LAITERIE MILITARY CEMETERY
Belgium
X. B. 6.
LA LAITERIE MILITARY CEMETERY is located 7 Km south of Ieper town centre on the Kemmelseweg (N331), connecting Ieper to Kemmel. From Ieper town centre the Kemmelseweg is reached via the Rijselsestraat, through the Lille Gate (Rijselpoort) and straight on towards Armentieres (N336). 900 metres after the crossroads is the right hand turning onto the Kemmelseweg made prominent by a level crossing. The cemetery is located on the right hand side of the road, 5 km after joining the Kemmelseweg.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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