Military service
Burial/memorial information
Digital gallery of Sapper Robert Park
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Family Photo
This photo was taken at Aberdeen, Scotland with his family at that time. -
Certificate
This is the discharge papers from the Gordon Highlanders, and his transfer to the Special Reserve with them. -
Pouch
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Contents from Pouch
The franc (according to the story) was torn in half as a promise between him and another soldier to meet after the war to celebrate. -
Book
This book was in the pouch that he carried. -
Mirror and comb
He carried these in his pouch. -
Pipe
He carried this in his pouch. -
Tags
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Death Certificate
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Letter
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Certificate of Service
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Medallion
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British War Medal
He received the British War Medal. -
Victory Medal
He received the Victory Medal.
Digital gallery of
Sapper Robert Park
Digital gallery of
Sapper Robert Park
Digital gallery of
Sapper Robert Park
Digital gallery of
Sapper Robert Park
Digital gallery of
Sapper Robert Park
Digital gallery of
Sapper Robert Park
Digital gallery of
Sapper Robert Park
Digital gallery of
Sapper Robert Park
Digital gallery of
Sapper Robert Park
HARLEBEKE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY Belgium
HARLEBEKE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY is located 32 Km east of Ieper town centre on a road leading from the N8 Meenseweg, connecting Ieper to Menen (Menin), Wevelgem, Kortrijk and Zwevegem.
Ieper is linked to Kortrijk via the N8 passing through Menen and Wevelgem, joining the A17 1.5 Km after Wevelgem,in the direction of Gent. The A17 continues for 4 Km then meets the junction with the E17 continuing towards Gent.
12 Km along the E17 lies the junction with the N36 towards Harlebeke. The N36 ends at a T junction with the N43. Turning left at this junction towards Kortrijk leads to the left hand turning onto Deerlijksestraat. The HARLEBEKE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY is located 250 metres along the Deerlijksestraat on the left hand side.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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