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In memory of:

Private John Browne Rix

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Military service

Service number: 427995
Age: 31
Rank: Private
Force: Army
Unit/Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)
Division: 58th Bn.
Death: August 19, 1916

Burial/memorial information

Grave reference: N. 18.
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Son of John and Fanny Rix of Tasburgh, Norfolk, England.

In the Books of Remembrance

Commemorated on:

Page 154 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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WESTOUTRE BRITISH CEMETERY Belgium

WESTOUTRE BRITISH CEMETERY is located 11.5 Km south west of Ieper town centre on a road leading from the N375 Dikkebusweg. From Ieper town centre the Dikkebusseweg (N375) is located via Elverdingsestraat, straight over a roundabout onto J.Capronstraat (for 30 metres), then left along M.Fochlaan. Immediately after the train station, the first right hand turning is the Dikkebusweg.

10 Km along the Dikkebuseweg lies the right hand turning onto the N315 Kemmelstraat. 2.5 Km along the N315 lies the village of Westouter.

The cemetery itself is located on the Poperingestraat, 200 metres from the village centre, opposite the fire station.

For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

 

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