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Son of Delbert and Edna A. Metcalfe. On enlistment, Lieutenant Metcalfe stated that he was a student and single prior to joining up for the Great War. He had one year previous service with the Alberta Dragoons.
Digital gallery of Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe
From the Calgary Herald. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe
Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe
News article from the Calgary Herald dated 22 December 1917 informing the City about the passing of Lt. Metcalfe. Included in the article are two reprinted letters sent to Mrs. T.E. Patterson, his next of kin, written by his Commanding Officer and Chaplain.
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe
News article from the Calgary Herald dated 22 December 1917 informing the City about the passing of Lt. Metcalfe. Included in the article are two reprinted letters sent to Mrs. T.E. Patterson, his next of kin, written by his Commanding Officer and Chaplain.
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe
Central Methodist (United) Church, Calgary, Alberta. The Memorial Tablet has the following dedication: IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION OF CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR. The Memorial Tablet was unveiled on Sunday, July 1st, 1923.
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Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe
Detail of World War One Memorial Tablet at Central Methodist (United) Church in Calgary. There are 204 names in total listed. The central section lists 36 names on the Roll of Honour while the two outside sections list the men who served and survived the war.
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe
Digital gallery of
Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe
From the Brantford Expositor 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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From the Calgary Herald. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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Lieutenant Alva Elmer Metcalfe
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News article from the Calgary Herald dated 22 December 1917 informing the City about the passing of Lt. Metcalfe. Included in the article are two reprinted letters sent to Mrs. T.E. Patterson, his next of kin, written by his Commanding Officer and Chaplain.
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News article from the Calgary Herald dated 22 December 1917 informing the City about the passing of Lt. Metcalfe. Included in the article are two reprinted letters sent to Mrs. T.E. Patterson, his next of kin, written by his Commanding Officer and Chaplain.
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Central Methodist (United) Church, Calgary, Alberta. The Memorial Tablet has the following dedication: IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION OF CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL WHO SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR. The Memorial Tablet was unveiled on Sunday, July 1st, 1923.
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Detail of World War One Memorial Tablet at Central Methodist (United) Church in Calgary. There are 204 names in total listed. The central section lists 36 names on the Roll of Honour while the two outside sections list the men who served and survived the war.
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From the Brantford Expositor 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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From the Edmonton Morning Bulletin c.1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 293 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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MENIN ROAD SOUTH MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium
MENIN ROAD SOUTH MILITARY CEMETERY is located 2 Kilometres east of Ieper town centre, on the Meenseweg (N8), connecting Ieper to Menen.
From Ieper town centre the Meenseweg is located via Torhoutstraat and right onto Basculestraat. Basculestraat ends at a main cross roads, directly over which begins the Meenseweg.
The MENIN ROAD SOUTH MILITARY CEMETERY is located 800 metres along the Meenseweg on the right hand side of the road.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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