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Alexander Innes

In memory of:

Corporal Alexander Innes

February 13, 1918

Military Service


Service Number:

204206

Age:

32

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

15th Bn.

Additional Information


Born:

April 6, 1886

Son of John and Mary Innes, of Edinburgh, Scotland; husband of Jean Foster Innes, of 1215, Avenue F. North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Commemorated on Page 434 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

V. A. 2.

Location:

Bully is approximately 20 kilometres north of Arras. From Arras, take the D937 towards Bethune. At Sains-en-Gohelle, turn right onto the D166E towards Bully. At the first (Casimir Beugret) roundabout, turn right into the Rue Ferdinand Marche. The Cemetery (known locally as the 'Cimetiere de Bully-les-Mines') is 200 metres down this road on the right. The Commonwealth war graves plot is reached via 'Allee 8'.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Cap Badge– Cap Badge 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada).  Submitted by Capt V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project.
  • Shoulder Patch– Shoulder Patch 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada).  Submitted by Capt V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project.
  • Cap Badge– Cap Badge 96th Bn (Canadian Highlanders).  Corporal Innes was originally a member of the 96th Bn before being transferred to the 15th Bn as a reinforcement.  Submitted by Capt V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project.
  • Record of Service– Record of Service Card (front side).  From archives 48th Highlanders of Canada regimental Museum.  Submitted by 15th bn Memorial Project Team.  DILEAS GU BRATH
  • Record of Service– Record of Service Card (reerse side).  From archives 48th Highlanders of Canada regimental Museum.  Submitted by 15th bn Memorial Project Team.  DILEAS GU BRATH

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