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John Andrew Dow Elder

In memory of:

Lieutenant John Andrew Dow Elder

October 30, 1918

Military Service

Age:

24

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)

Division:

38th Bn.

Additional Information

Son of the Rev. John and Janet Elder, of Melbourne, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 403 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

DOUAI BRITISH CEMETERY
Nord, France

Grave Reference:

G. 20.

Location:

Douai is a large town about 24 kilometres north-east of Arras and the DOUAI BRITISH CEMETERY lies on the outskirts near the main road to Lens. From Lens and the A.1 autoroute, follow the N.421 toward Douai. As you approach the town, turn left at first set of traffic lights next to Campanile hotel and follow the D.125 for 45 metres. The DOUAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY is situated on left hand side of this road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram January 1919. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram January 1919. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram January 1919. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram January 1919. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Group Photo– Lieutenants John Elder and Colin Campbell. Both men would die in France. They were the very best that Canada had to offer.

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    Group Photo – Lieutenants John Elder and Colin Campbell. Both men would die in France. They were the very best that Canada had to offer.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram November 1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram November 1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Owen Sound Sun Times November 1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Owen Sound Sun Times November 1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Article

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    Newspaper Clipping – Article
  • Memorial Plaque– Delaware Plaque - from the Middlesex County Archives recognizing those from that area of the county who died in the Great War

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    Memorial Plaque
    Memorial Plaque – Delaware Plaque - from the Middlesex County Archives recognizing those from that area of the county who died in the Great War
  • Cemetery– Douai British Cemetery Cuincy. Photo provided by The Commonwealth Roll Of Honour Project. Volunteer Julie Lukins

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    Cemetery – Douai British Cemetery Cuincy. Photo provided by The Commonwealth Roll Of Honour Project. Volunteer Julie Lukins
  • Grave Marker– Died of wounds. Photo and additional information provided by The Commonwealth Roll Of Honour Project. Volunteer Julie Lukins

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Died of wounds. Photo and additional information provided by The Commonwealth Roll Of Honour Project. Volunteer Julie Lukins

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