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Russell Wright Soper

In memory of:

Lieutenant Russell Wright Soper

April 2, 1918

Military Service

Age:

28

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Division:

116th Bn.

Additional Information

Son of the late Armon and Eliza Ann Soper, of Port Perry, Ontario; husband of Alma P. Soper (nee Nutting), of Uxbridge, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 504 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

LA CHAUDIERE MILITARY CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

I. C. 3.

Location:

LA CHAUDIERE MILITARY CEMETERY is approximately 3 kilometres south of Lens and is situated on the north-western outskirts of Vimy.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of Russell Wright Soper– Torontonensis 1913 (University of Toronto Year Book), pg. 161.

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    Photo of Russell Wright Soper – Torontonensis 1913 (University of Toronto Year Book), pg. 161.
  • Photo of Russell Soper– From: The Varsity Magazine Supplement Fourth Edition 1918 published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto. Submitted for the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto, by Operation Picture Me.

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    Photo of Russell Soper
    Photo of Russell Soper – From: The Varsity Magazine Supplement Fourth Edition 1918 published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto. Submitted for the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto, by Operation Picture Me.
  • Photo of Russell Wright Soper– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of Russell Wright Soper
    Photo of Russell Wright Soper – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Group Photo– Group Photograph of the Officers of the 116th (Ontario County) Battalion. Published prominently in the Toronto Star on January 5th, 1918.

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    Group Photo – Group Photograph of the Officers of the 116th (Ontario County) Battalion. Published prominently in the Toronto Star on January 5th, 1918.
  • Honour Roll– "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", 1921.

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    Honour Roll
    Honour Roll – "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", 1921.
  • The 116th Battalion– Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    The 116th Battalion
    The 116th Battalion – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Cemetery– La Chaudiere Military Cemetery - La Chaudiere Military Cemetery is located at the foot of Vimy Ridge, very near the town of Vimy, France. The cemetery is 13 kilometres north of Arras, France. May they rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013)

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    Cemetery
    Cemetery – La Chaudiere Military Cemetery - La Chaudiere Military Cemetery is located at the foot of Vimy Ridge, very near the town of Vimy, France. The cemetery is 13 kilometres north of Arras, France. May they rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013)
  • Grave Marker– The grave marker at La Chaudiere Military Cemetery located at the foot of Vimy Ridge, very near the town of Vimy, France. The cemetery is 13 kilometres north of Arras, France. May he rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013)

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – The grave marker at La Chaudiere Military Cemetery located at the foot of Vimy Ridge, very near the town of Vimy, France. The cemetery is 13 kilometres north of Arras, France. May he rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013)

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