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Alva Elmer Metcalfe

In memory of:

Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe

November 8, 1917
Belgium

Military Service

Age:

25

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)

Division:

31st Bn.

Honours and Awards:

Military Cross

Additional Information

Born:

January 6, 1892
Brant County, Ontario

Enlistment:

November 16, 1914
Edmonton, Alberta

Son of Delbert and Edna A. Metcalfe. On enlistment, Lieutenant Metcalfe stated that he was a student and single prior to joining up for the Great War. He had one year previous service with the Alberta Dragoons.

Commemorated on Page 293 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

MENIN ROAD SOUTH MILITARY CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

III. G. 7.

Location:

MENIN ROAD SOUTH MILITARY CEMETERY is located 2 Kilometres east of Ieper town centre, on the Meenseweg (N8), connecting Ieper to Menen. From Ieper town centre the Meenseweg is located via Torhoutstraat and right onto Basculestraat. Basculestraat ends at a main cross roads, directly over which begins the Meenseweg. The MENIN ROAD SOUTH MILITARY CEMETERY is located 800 metres along the Meenseweg on the right hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Calgary Herald. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Calgary Herald. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Brantford Expositor 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Brantford Expositor 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Edmonton Morning Bulletin c.1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Edmonton Morning Bulletin c.1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of Alva Elmer Metcalfe– Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe

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  • Newspaper Clipping (Page 1)– News article from the Calgary Herald dated 22 December 1917 informing the City about the passing of Lt. Metcalfe. Included in the article are two reprinted letters sent to Mrs. T.E. Patterson, his next of kin, written by his Commanding Officer and Chaplain.

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    Newspaper Clipping (Page 1) – News article from the Calgary Herald dated 22 December 1917 informing the City about the passing of Lt. Metcalfe. Included in the article are two reprinted letters sent to Mrs. T.E. Patterson, his next of kin, written by his Commanding Officer and Chaplain.
  • Newspaper Clipping (Page 2)– News article from the Calgary Herald dated 22 December 1917 informing the City about the passing of Lt. Metcalfe. Included in the article are two reprinted letters sent to Mrs. T.E. Patterson, his next of kin, written by his Commanding Officer and Chaplain.

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    Newspaper Clipping (Page 2)
    Newspaper Clipping (Page 2) – News article from the Calgary Herald dated 22 December 1917 informing the City about the passing of Lt. Metcalfe. Included in the article are two reprinted letters sent to Mrs. T.E. Patterson, his next of kin, written by his Commanding Officer and Chaplain.
  • Central Methodist Montage– Central Methodist (United) Church, Calgary, Alberta. The Memorial Tablet has the following dedication: IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION OF CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR. The Memorial Tablet was unveiled on Sunday, July 1st, 1923.

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    Central Methodist Montage
    Central Methodist Montage – Central Methodist (United) Church, Calgary, Alberta. The Memorial Tablet has the following dedication: IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION OF CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR. The Memorial Tablet was unveiled on Sunday, July 1st, 1923.
  • Central Methodist Memorial Tablet– Detail of World War One Memorial Tablet at Central Methodist (United) Church in Calgary. There are 204 names in total listed. The central section lists 36 names on the Roll of Honour while the two outside sections list the men who served and survived the war.

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    Central Methodist Memorial Tablet
    Central Methodist Memorial Tablet – Detail of World War One Memorial Tablet at Central Methodist (United) Church in Calgary. There are 204 names in total listed. The central section lists 36 names on the Roll of Honour while the two outside sections list the men who served and survived the war.
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