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George Greig Mowat

In memory of:

Private George Greig Mowat

October 28, 1915

Military Service

Service Number:

55090

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

19th Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

August 22, 1894

Son of Frederick and Lucy Wahirsen Mowat.

Commemorated on Page 29 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Nord, France

Grave Reference:

I. F. 172.

Location:

Bailleul is a large town in France, near the Belgian border, 14.5 kilometres south-west of Ieper and on the main road from St. Omer to Lille. The Communal Cemetery is on the eastern outskirts of the town. From the Grand Place, take the Ieper road and 400 metres along this road is a sign indicating the direction of the cemetery. Turn down the right into a small road and follow for approximately 400 metres. The cemetery is on the right and the BAILLEUL COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION is at the bottom end.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Memorial
    Memorial – Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Photo of GEORGE GREIG MOWAT– Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Photo of GEORGE GREIG MOWAT
    Photo of GEORGE GREIG MOWAT – Photo from the National Memorial Album of Canadian Heroes c.1919. In memory of the members of the 15th, 92nd and 134th Battalions (48th Highlanders) who went to war and did not return. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram November 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping
    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram November 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of George Grieg Mowat– From The War Book of Upper Canada College, edited by Archibald Hope Young, Toronto, 1923. This book is a Roll of Honour including former students who served during the First World War

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    Photo of George Grieg Mowat
    Photo of George Grieg Mowat – From The War Book of Upper Canada College, edited by Archibald Hope Young, Toronto, 1923. This book is a Roll of Honour including former students who served during the First World War
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping
    Newspaper Clipping – From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping
    Newspaper Clipping – From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Memorial Tablet– George Greig Mowat is remembered on this brass Memorial Tablet. It was unveiled on May 1st, 1921 in memory of Upper Canada College students who died on active service during the First World War. Upper Canada College is located in Toronto, Ontario.

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    Memorial Tablet
    Memorial Tablet – George Greig Mowat is remembered on this brass Memorial Tablet. It was unveiled on May 1st, 1921 in memory of Upper Canada College students who died on active service during the First World War. Upper Canada College is located in Toronto, Ontario.
  • St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church– Front Entrance of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

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    St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
    St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church – Front Entrance of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
  • Memorial Plaque– Memorial Plaque located inside St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, King Street

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    Memorial Plaque
    Memorial Plaque – Memorial Plaque located inside St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, King Street
  • Memorial Plaque– Memorial Plaque located inside St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, King Street West at Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario.

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    Memorial Plaque
    Memorial Plaque – Memorial Plaque located inside St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, King Street West at Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Grave Marker– Grave marker for George Greig Mowat in Bailleul Communal Cemetery, Nord, France. Image taked 13 July 2014 by Tom Tulloch.

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Grave marker for George Greig Mowat in Bailleul Communal Cemetery, Nord, France. Image taked 13 July 2014 by Tom Tulloch.

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