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Military service
Service number:
651
Rank:
Private
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
Division:
1st Battalion
Death:
July 1, 1916
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
D. 111.
Additional information
Son of David and Carrie Carew, of 2 Brien St., St. John's, Newfoundland.
Digital gallery of Private John Joseph Carew
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Picture of the three Carew brothers
Three Carew brothers: John and David are standing on either side of William (which of them is John and which one is David is unknown to us). -
The Danger Tree
It was erected in remembrance of those Newfoundlanders that died on that fateful day of July 1, 1916 at Beaumont Hamel during the First World War. -
July Drive Article
This article depicts the events that occured on July 1, 1916, often known as 'The July Drive'. -
Picture of barb wire
Barb wire (now encased by glass) brought from Beaumont-Hamel. -
Grave site marker
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The 'Y' Ravine Cemetery
The 'Y' Ravine Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France. -
Photo of JOHN JOSEPH CAREW
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Cemetery
Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
Entrance
Entrance - Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
Grave Marker
Grave marker - Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens -
Photo of JOHN JOSEPH CAREW
In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Newfoundland Legion magazine “Lest We Forget”. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Collage
In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Photo of JOHN JOSEPH CAREW
In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Rooms Archives and Museum St Johns Newfoundland. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Private John Joseph Carew
Digital gallery of
Private John Joseph Carew
Digital gallery of
Private John Joseph Carew
Digital gallery of
Private John Joseph Carew
Digital gallery of
Private John Joseph Carew
Digital gallery of
Private John Joseph Carew
Digital gallery of
Private John Joseph Carew
Digital gallery of
Private John Joseph Carew
Digital gallery of
Private John Joseph Carew
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 24 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.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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