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Richard Hamilton O'Reilly

In memory of:

Lieutenant Richard Hamilton O'Reilly

September 29, 1918

Military Service


Age:

30

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Engineers

Additional Information


Born:

November 14, 1887
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Enlistment:

December 22, 1915
Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom

Son of John and Ermina O'Reilly, of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Commemorated on Page 480 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

RUMAUCOURT COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

2.

Location:

Rumaucourt is a village and commune in the Department of the Pas-de-Calais about midway between Arras and Cambrai.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper Clipping– In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune during World War One. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– University of Manitoba Roll of Honour 1914-1918.  Winnipeg, 1923. Roll of the Fallen (pg. 23) - O'REILLY, Richard Hamilton:  B.E.E. 1912; Enlisted 22-12-15; Pte. Can. Engs.; Cpl.; Lieut. 18th Res. Battn.; Seconded for duty with R.A.F. 18-12-17; Hon. Lieut.; Service in France; Wounded 31-10-17; Killed in Action 29-9-18.

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