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Son of Alexander and Bertha Janes, of St. John's, Newfoundland.
Digital gallery of Lance Corporal Frederick Janes
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Frederick Janes
An image taken from 'The Brigade' Magazine of the Church Lads' Brigade.
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Frederick Janes
This headstone, in "Y" Ravine Cemetery, marks the resting place of two Great War soldiers.<P>
Frederick Janes, of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, was killed at Beaumont Hamel on the first day of the Battle of the Somme: 1st July 1916.<P>
The family inscription reads "Until the Dawn". <BR>
This photographs was taken in April 2006.
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Frederick Janes
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Frederick Janes
The Brigade magazine of Nov 1918. Janes was a one time member.
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Frederick Janes
Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Frederick Janes
Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Frederick Janes
Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Frederick Janes
Taken around April 9th, 2017.
Digital gallery of
Lance Corporal Frederick Janes
From the St. John Daily Star July 27th 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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An image taken from 'The Brigade' Magazine of the Church Lads' Brigade.
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This headstone, in "Y" Ravine Cemetery, marks the resting place of two Great War soldiers.<P> Frederick Janes, of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, was killed at Beaumont Hamel on the first day of the Battle of the Somme: 1st July 1916.<P> The family inscription reads "Until the Dawn". <BR> This photographs was taken in April 2006.
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The Brigade magazine of Nov 1918. Janes was a one time member.
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Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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Taken around April 9th, 2017.
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From the St. John Daily Star July 27th 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
In the Books of Remembrance
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Page 64 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance.
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Y RAVINE CEMETERY Somme, France
Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 3 kilometres further along the D919, turn left following the signs for Auchonvillers. At the crossroads in the village centre following the signs for Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel. The Y Ravine Cemetery is located within the Park.
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