Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Francis Sumption
In memory of:
Major John Francis Sumption
October 22, 1916
Military Service
38
Army
Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)
14th Bn.
Additional Information
Son of George and Mary Sumption, of Prestbury, Glos.; husband of Bessie Sumption, of "Kilmuir," Oakdene Rd., Holloway Hill, Godalming, England. Officers,
Commemorated on Page 170 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN
Seine-Maritime, France
B. 1. 41
The St. Sever Cemetery and Extension (Rouen) is situated about 3 kilometres south of Rouen Cathedral and a short distance west of the road from Rouen to Elbeuf. If travelling from Elbeuf or Caen on the N.138, follow Avenue Des Canadiens right down to the roundabout. Then take the fourth exit into Rue Stanislas De Jardin, and the cemetery lies 150 metres on the left. The CWGC signpost is located at the entrance of the cemetery.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Newspaper Clipping – Image taken from Daily Telegraph of October 30, 1916 Page 6. Web address is http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ww1-archive/12213512/Daily-Telegraph-October-30-1916.html -
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