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Ernest Alexander Wilson

In memory of:

Trooper Ernest Alexander Wilson

October 1, 1915

Military Service


Service Number:

946

Age:

18

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Canadian Dragoons (1st Armoured Regiment)

Division:

"C" Sqdn.

Additional Information


Son of Annie Wilson, of 142, Medland St., West Toronto, Ontario, and the late John William Wilson. Native of Goole, Yorks, England

Commemorated on Page 42 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:

II. C. 12.

Location:

LA PLUS DOUVE FARM CEMETERY is located 10.5 Km south of Ieper town centre on a road leading from the Rijselseweg N365, which connects Ieper to Wijtschate and on to Armentieres. From Ieper town centre the Rijselsestraat runs from the market square, through the Lille Gate (Rijselpoort) and directly over the crossroads with the Ieper ring road. The road name then changes to the Rijselseweg. On reaching the town of Mesen the first right hand turning leads onto the Niewkerkestraat (N314). 2 Km along the Nieuwkerkestraat lies the left hand turning onto Plus Douve. LA PLUS DOUVE FARM CEMETERY lies 600 metres along Plus Douve, on the right hand side of the track. Visitors should note an 80 metre grassed access path which is unsuitable for vehicles.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram October 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram October 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram November 1914. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me.
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram July 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper Clipping– Source:  The Globe Toronto Thursday October 14 1915

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