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Edward Francis Gladney

In memory of:

Sergeant Edward Francis Gladney

July 1, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

335

Age:

22

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information

Son of John and Margaret Gladney, of Lumber Factory, Collinet, Placentia, Newfoundland. Born at St. John's, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 47 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:

D. 19.

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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