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Israel Anderson

In memory of:

Private Israel Anderson

July 1, 1916

Military Service


Service Number:

1069

Age:

20

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information


Enlistment:

January 20, 1915
St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Son of Joseph and Jessie Anderson, of Mouse Island, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 7 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

Y RAVINE CEMETERY
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

C. 31

Location:

Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 3 kilometres further along the D919, turn left following the signs for Auchonvillers. At the crossroads in the village centre following the signs for Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel. The Y Ravine Cemetery is located within the Park.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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