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In memory of:

Private John William Redshaw

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Military service

Service number: 161034
Age: 23
Rank: Private
Force: Army
Unit/Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
Division: 31st Bn.
Birth: August 24, 1893
Death: May 5, 1917

Burial/memorial information

Grave reference: H. 22.
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Son of Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Redshaw of Lethbridge, Alberta. Brother of Arthur Redshaw who died on August 9, 1918 while serving with the Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment).

In the Books of Remembrance

Commemorated on:

Page 314 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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DOUAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY Nord, France

Douai is a large town about 24 kilometres north-east of Arras and the DOUAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY is on the south-east of the town. From the town centre follow the signs for Derain and Auberchicourt. Traverse the bridge over the main railway line and the civil cemetery is located 45 metres further on to the left. The DOUAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY is located at the very rear of the civil cemetery when viewing from the entrance.

For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

 

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