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William Lewis Wells

In memory of:

Captain William Lewis Wells

May 6, 1918

Military Service


Age:

23

Force:

Air Force

Unit:

Royal Air Force

Division:

8th Battalion

Citation(s):

Military Cross

Additional Information


Son of William and Emily Elizabeth Wells, of Hounslow, Middlesex, England.

Commemorated on Page 595 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

ST. SEVER CEMETERY, ROUEN
Seine-Maritime, France

Grave Reference:

B. 4. 25.

Location:

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.

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