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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

George W Bennett

In memory of:

Major George W Bennett

April 23, 1915

Military Service

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)

Division:

2nd Bn.

Additional Information

Commemorated on Page 5 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

II. G. 17.

Location:

The NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY is located to the North East of the town of Ieper. From the station turn left and drive along M.Fochlaan to the roundabout, turn right and go to the next roundabout. Here turn left into M.Haiglaan and drive to the traffic lights. Here turn right onto the dual carriageway direction Poelkapelle/A19. Carry on for about 1km over the river and you will see a sign for NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY. Turn left here and the cemetery is approx 50 metres on the left.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– The Golden Book (Canadian Military Institute, 1927)

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    Memorial – The Golden Book (Canadian Military Institute, 1927)
  • Memorial– The Golden Book (Canadian Military Institute, 1927)

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    Memorial – The Golden Book (Canadian Military Institute, 1927)
  • Photo of GEORGE W BENNETT– Major Bennett from an add in the UK notifying the public of officers killed in action

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    Photo of GEORGE W BENNETT – Major Bennett from an add in the UK notifying the public of officers killed in action
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram April 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram April 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Grave Marker– A photograph of the headstone at the New Irish Farm Cemetery, just outside the town of Ieper (Ypres), Belgium. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens)

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    Grave Marker – A photograph of the headstone at the New Irish Farm Cemetery, just outside the town of Ieper (Ypres), Belgium. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens)
  • Cemetery– The New Irish Farm Cemetery, near the town of Ieper (Ypres), Belgium. (J. Stephens)

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    Cemetery – The New Irish Farm Cemetery, near the town of Ieper (Ypres), Belgium. (J. Stephens)
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  • Cross of Sacrifice

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