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Son of Ernest and Marie Dufour of Ottawa, Ontario. Brother of Ida, Adjutor, David and Wilfred.
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Private Narcisse Dufour
I represented Narcisse Dufour at the rededication of the Vimy Memorial on the 90th anniversary of The Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 2007. (Each student created a tribute to their assigned soldier, which I would like to submit if you are interested in viewing it.)
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Private Narcisse Dufour
The grave marker at the Canadian Cemetery No. 2 is located by the grounds of Canada's Vimy Memorial. The cemetery is about 6 kilometres north of Arras, France. May he rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013)
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Private Narcisse Dufour
Canadian Cemetery No. 2 - The Canadian Cemetery No. 2 is located on Vimy Ridge and is attached to the grounds of Canada's Vimy Memorial. The cemetery is about 6 kilometres north of Arras, France.(John & Anne Stephens 2013)
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Private Narcisse Dufour
Digital gallery of
Private Narcisse Dufour
Source: Library and Archives Canada. CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATH REGISTERS, FIRST WORLD WAR. Surnames: Duane to Dzhobiewski. Microform Sequence 30; Volume Number 31829_B016739. Reference RG150, 1992-93/314, 174. Page 211 of 1062. He was buried ½ mile South South West of Givenchy-en-Gohelle, 4 miles South West of Lens, France. After the Armistice his body was exhumed and buried in CANADIAN CEMETERY No. 2.
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I represented Narcisse Dufour at the rededication of the Vimy Memorial on the 90th anniversary of The Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 2007. (Each student created a tribute to their assigned soldier, which I would like to submit if you are interested in viewing it.)
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The grave marker at the Canadian Cemetery No. 2 is located by the grounds of Canada's Vimy Memorial. The cemetery is about 6 kilometres north of Arras, France. May he rest in peace. (John & Anne Stephens 2013)
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Canadian Cemetery No. 2 - The Canadian Cemetery No. 2 is located on Vimy Ridge and is attached to the grounds of Canada's Vimy Memorial. The cemetery is about 6 kilometres north of Arras, France.(John & Anne Stephens 2013)
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Source: Library and Archives Canada. CIRCUMSTANCES OF DEATH REGISTERS, FIRST WORLD WAR. Surnames: Duane to Dzhobiewski. Microform Sequence 30; Volume Number 31829_B016739. Reference RG150, 1992-93/314, 174. Page 211 of 1062. He was buried ½ mile South South West of Givenchy-en-Gohelle, 4 miles South West of Lens, France. After the Armistice his body was exhumed and buried in CANADIAN CEMETERY No. 2.
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Page 231 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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CANADIAN CEMETERY No. 2 Pas de Calais, France
The CANADIAN CEMETERY No. 2 is about 2.5 kilometres north of the village of Neuville-St. Vaast. The village is about 6 kilometres north of Arras and 1 kilometre east of the main road from Arras to Bethune. The cemetery is on a spur road turning left from the road to Givenchy-en-Gohelle, about 1 kilometre south of the Canadian Memorial at Vimy.
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