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William Patrick Dohaney

In memory of:

Private William Patrick Dohaney

July 1, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

496

Age:

24

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information

Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Dohaney, of 21, Prospect St., St. John'S, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 36 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

KNIGHTSBRIDGE CEMETERY,MESNIL-MARTINSART
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

C. 42.

Location:

The village of Mesnil is about 8 kilometres north of the town of Albert on the D129 road. The KNIGHTSBRIDGE CEMETERY, which is situated in a valley among fields, is about 2 kilometres north-east of Mesnil (signposted in the centre of Mesnil). Access is by a farm track of which 1 kilometre is tarmac and 1 kilometre is dirt track (unsuitable for cars). The KNIGHTSBRIDGE CEMETERY is 200 metres from the track and no permanent grass pathway exists.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial– This is the monument that now stands at Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial.

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  • July Drive Article– his article depicts the events that occured on July 1, 1916, often known as 'The July Drive'.

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    July Drive Article – his article depicts the events that occured on July 1, 1916, often known as 'The July Drive'.
  • Royal Newfoundland Regiment badge– In memory of the men would served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during World War i and did not return home. Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me.

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    Royal Newfoundland Regiment badge – In memory of the men would served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during World War i and did not return home. Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me.
  • Biography– In memory of the men would served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during World War i and did not return home. Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me.

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    Biography – In memory of the men would served in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during World War i and did not return home. Submitted for the project Operation: Picture Me.

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