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George Eastman

In memory of:

Corporal George Eastman

June 13, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

9902

Age:

40

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

3rd Bn.

Citation(s):

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Honours and Awards:

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Additional Information

Born:

June 18, 1875
Menonimee, Michigan

Enlistment:

September 22, 1914
Valcartier, Quebec

Son of Mrs. Eastman, of Niagara Falls, Ontario; husband of Charlotte Amelia Henrietta Emmerson Eastman, of Bowmanville, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 81 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY (ENCLOSURE 4)
Belgium

Grave Reference:

Enclosure No.4 XI. C. 64.

Location:

BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY ENCLOSURE NO.4 is located 2.5 Km south of Ieper town centre. The cemetery lies on the Rijselseweg (N365), the road connecting Ieper to Armentieres. From Ieper town centre the Rijselsestraat runs from the market square, through the Lille Gate (Rijselpoort) and directly over the crossroads with the Ieper ring road. The road name then changes to the Rijselseweg. The cemetery itself is located 2 Km after this crossroads on the left hand side of the Rijselseweg.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Memorial – Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Photo of GEORGE EASTMAN– Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Photo of GEORGE EASTMAN – Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Photo of GEORGE EASTMAN– In memory of the employees of the T. Eaton Company that went to war and did not come home. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of GEORGE EASTMAN – In memory of the employees of the T. Eaton Company that went to war and did not come home. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Memorial– Inscription on the Menin Gate … Corporal George L Eastman is also commemorated on the Menin Gate, Belgium ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Memorial – Inscription on the Menin Gate … Corporal George L Eastman is also commemorated on the Menin Gate, Belgium ... photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram January 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram January 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram June 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram June 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Other– Spanish-American War Discharge paper obverse

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    Other – Spanish-American War Discharge paper obverse
  • Other– Spanish-American War Discharge paper reverse

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    Other – Spanish-American War Discharge paper reverse
  • Photo of George Eastman– George L. Eastman photograph courtesy of MCpl. Stuart Phillips, The Royal Regiment of Canada

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    Photo of George Eastman – George L. Eastman photograph courtesy of MCpl. Stuart Phillips, The Royal Regiment of Canada
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Memorial Plaque– George Eastman's name appears on this Memorial Plaque.

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    Memorial Plaque – George Eastman's name appears on this Memorial Plaque.
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    Cross of Sacrifice
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