Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Robert John Riches
In memory of:
Corporal Robert John Riches
October 19, 1917
Military Service
33110
36
Army
Royal Horse Artillery
Z Bty.
Additional Information
Son of Edward and Sarah Riches; husband of Agnes H. Riches, of Fox Cottages, Stanningfield, Bury St. Edmund's. Native of Wrentham, Suffolk.
Commemorated on Page 580 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
CANADA FARM CEMETERY
Belgium
III. E. 11.
CANADA FARM CEMETERY is located 8.5 Km north west of Ieper town centre, on the Elzendammestraat, a road leading from the Veurnseweg N8 connecting Ieper to Elverdinge and on to Veurne. From Ieper town centre the Veurnsewweg (N8), is reached via Elverdingsestraat, then turning right onto Haiglaan. Veurnseweg is a continuation of Haiglaan. On reaching the village of Elverdinge the Steentjesmolenstraat N333 leads towards Poperinge. 2 Km along the Steentjesmolenstraat lies the right hand turning onto Elzendammestraat. The cemetery itself is located 1 Km along the Elzendammestraat on the right hand side of the road.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Family photo – Family posing front of their house in the prairies. -
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Family photo – Robert Riches is seen here posing with his family.
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