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Cecil Parmiter

In memory of:

Private Cecil Parmiter

July 1, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

1586

Age:

19

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information

Son of John and Sarah Parmiter, of Topsail, Harbor Main, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 92 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:

Sp. Mem. C. 1.

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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  • Entrance– Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Entrance
    Entrance – Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Grave Marker– Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Cemetery– Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Cemetery
    Cemetery – Y Ravine Cemetery - April 2017 … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Cecil Parmiter's Tombstone– Son of John and Sarah Parmiter of Conception Bay, Newfoundland.

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    Cecil Parmiter's Tombstone
    Cecil Parmiter's Tombstone – Son of John and Sarah Parmiter of Conception Bay, Newfoundland.
  • Cecil Parmiter's Cemetery Site– The 'Y' Ravine Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France.

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    Cecil Parmiter's Cemetery Site
    Cecil Parmiter's Cemetery Site – The 'Y' Ravine Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France.
  • Kelligrew Monument– This is the monument in Kelligrew's where Cecil is commemorated.

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    Kelligrew Monument
    Kelligrew Monument – This is the monument in Kelligrew's where Cecil is commemorated.
  • Kelligrew Monument 2– A closer view of the monument in Kelligrew's where Cecil is commemorated.

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    Kelligrew Monument 2
    Kelligrew Monument 2 – A closer view of the monument in Kelligrew's where Cecil is commemorated.

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