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Son of John William and Elizabeth Byrne, of Riverhead, Harbor Grace, Newfoundland. Private Byrne was on a ship at Melbourne, Australia in June 1915 and left said ship to volunteer in the Australian Infantry Force.
Digital gallery of Private Michael Byrne
Digital gallery of
Private Michael Byrne
Digital gallery of
Private Michael Byrne
Digital gallery of
Private Michael Byrne
Digital gallery of
Private Michael Byrne
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BANCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY Pas de Calais, France
Bancourt is a village which lies approximately 4 kilometres due east of Bapaume on the north side of the D7, Bapaume to Bertincourt road. BANCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY is situated east of Bancourt village, 300 metres off the D7 on the north side. The CWGC direction signs on the D7 indicate the best approach to the cemetery.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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