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Nelson Sherren

In memory of:

Corporal Nelson Sherren

May 7, 1917
Douai, France

Military Service


Service Number:

2458

Age:

19

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information


Born:

August 1, 1897
Newfoundland and Labrador

Enlistment:

April 8, 1916
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Son of George and Sarah Sherren, of Point Leamington, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 113 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

H. 27.

Location:

Douai is a large town about 24 kilometres north-east of Arras and the DOUAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY is on the south-east of the town. From the town centre follow the signs for Derain and Auberchicourt. Traverse the bridge over the main railway line and the civil cemetery is located 45 metres further on to the left. The DOUAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY is located at the very rear of the civil cemetery when viewing from the entrance.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Picture of Nelson Sherran– Son of George and Sarah Sherran of Point Leamington, Newfoundland.
  • A shoulder badge– A shoulder badge belonging to Nelson's Uniform.
  • Envelope mailed April 4, 1917– An envelope containing a letter that was sent to Nelson from his parents.
  • Letter - September 20, 1916– Nelson sent to this letter to his parents on September 20, 1916, during a tour of duty.
  • Letter - page 2– A three page letter Nelson sent to his parents during a tour of duty.
  • Letter - page 3– A three page letter Nelson sent to his parents during a tour of duty.

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