Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Zachary
In memory of:
Private John Zachary
August 5, 1917
Military Service
830497
32
Army
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
8th Bn.
Additional Information
Son of John George and Jane Goodwin Zachary, of "Norbrae," 37, Kirkliston Drive, Bloomfield, Belfast, Ireland.
His brother Charles Stepheson Zachary served during the First World War. He was a member of the 6th Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) as a corporal, then the 17th Royal Irish Rifles as a 2nd Lieutenant, then the Australian Imperial Force as a Driver in the Transport section.
Commemorated on Page 355 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
BULLY-GRENAY COMMUNAL CEMETERY, BRITISH EXTENSION
Pas de Calais, France
IV. D. 3.
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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Details
Photo of John Zachary – Image of John Zachary from group photo of 144th Battalion Signals Section at Camp Hughes 1916. later TOS 8th Canadian Battalion ( 90th Winnipeg Rifles). Hemenway Collection Royal Winnipeg rifles museum
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