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Ernest Edward Johnson

In memory of:

Private Ernest Edward Johnson

April 16, 1916

Military Service


Service Number:

65497

Age:

28

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

Division:

24th Bn.

Additional Information


Born:

February 12, 1888

Son of Herbert M. and Lucy Johnson, of Stratford, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 110 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

IV. A. 2.

Location:

ELZENWALLE BRASSERIE CEMETERY is located 5 Km south west of Ieper town centre, on the Kemmelseweg, a road connecting Ieper to Kemmel (N331). From Ieper town centre the Kemmelseweg is reached via the Rijselsestraat, through the Lille Gate (Rijselpoort), and straight on towards Armentieres (N365). 900 m after the crossroads is the right hand turning onto the Kemmelseweg. (Made prominent by a railway level crossing). The ELZENWALLE BRASSERIE CEMETERY lies 4 Km along the Kemmelseweg on the right hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of Ernest Edward Johnson– Lance Corporal Ernest Edward Johnson, born Stratford, Ontario, enlisted in the 24th Battalion in 1915, killed by enemy fire on April 16, 1916 at St. Eloi
  • Newspaper Clipping– Source:  The Globe Toronto Thursday April 27 1916
  • Inscription– Ernest Edward Johnson is commemorated on this panel of the War Memorial in Stratford, Ontario

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