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In memory of:

Private William Joseph Doherty

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Military service

Service number: 409328
Age: 32
Rank: Private
Force: Army
Unit/Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)
Division: 13th Bn.
Birth: September 19, 1894
Death: April 19, 1916

Burial/memorial information

Grave reference: I. K. 13.
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Son of William H. and Mary Doherty, of Kentville, King's Co., Nova Scotia.

In the Books of Remembrance

Commemorated on:

Page 78 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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CHESTER FARM CEMETERY Belgium

CHESTER FARM CEMETERY is located 4 Km south east of Ieper town centre, on the Vaartstraat a road leading from the Komenseweg connecting Ieper to Komen (N336).

From Ieper town centre the Komenseweg is located via the Rijselsestraat, through the Rijselpoort (Lille Gate) and crossing the Ieper ring road, towards Armentieres and Lille. The road name then changes to Rijselseweg. 1 Km along the Rijselseweg lies the left hand turning onto the Komenseweg.

2.3 Km along the Komenseweg lies the right hand turning onto Vaartstraat. The cemetery is located 1.5 Km along the Vaartstraat on the right hand side of the road.

For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

 

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