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William Nelson

In memory of:

Corporal William Nelson

December 11, 1915

Military Service


Service Number:

625

Age:

29

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)

Additional Information


Born:

June 19, 1885

Son of Henry Watson Nelson and Marie Nelson, of 11, Luxor Avenue, Harehills Rd., Leeds.

Commemorated on Page 30 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

STE. MARIE CEMETERY
Seine-Maritime, France

Grave Reference:

Div. 19. M. 9.

Location:

Le Havre is an important town and port on the north side of the estuary of the River Seine. STE. MARIE CEMETERY is one of the town cemeteries, but it is actually situated in the commune of Graville-St. Honorine. It stands on the ridge overlooking Le Havre from the north and is north of the N.182.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

Send us your images

  • Photo of William Nelson
  • Family photo– This photo was sent to me by a relative of William's wife Emily
  • Medal– British Victory Medal, named to 625 Cpl. W. Nelson, P.P.C.L.I.

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