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Russel McBrien

In memory of:

Private Russel McBrien

November 6, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

408044

Age:

24

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)

Division:

2nd Bn.

Additional Information

Born:

March 29, 1893
Uxbridge, Ontario

Enlistment:

June 11, 1915
Niagara, Ontario

Commemorated on Page 278 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

PASSCHENDALE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

X. A. 8.

Location:

Passchendaele (Passendale) New British Cemetery lies 10.5 Kms north-east of Ieper town centre on the S'Graventafelstraat, a road leading from St Jan to Passendale. Two roads connect Ieper town centre onto the Zonnebeekseweg; the Torhoutstraat leads from the market square onto a small roundabout. At the roundabout the first right turn is Basculestraat. At the end of Basculestraat, there is a crossroads and Zonnebeekseweg is the turning to the left. 7 Kms along the Zonnebeekseweg, in the village of Zonnebeke, lies the left hand turning onto the Langemarkstraat (further on this street name changes to Zonnebekestraat). 2 Kms along this road, and after passing Dochy Farm New British Cemetery, lies the right hand turning onto the 'S Graventafelstraat. 4 Kms along the 'S Graventafelstraat, and after passing the New Zealand Memorial, lies the cemetery on the left hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Cenotaph– Private Russel McBrien is also commemorated on the WWI cenotaph in Orillia, ON … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Cenotaph – Private Russel McBrien is also commemorated on the WWI cenotaph in Orillia, ON … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Cenotaph– Private Russel McBrien is also commemorated on the WWI cenotaph in Orillia, ON … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens

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    Cenotaph – Private Russel McBrien is also commemorated on the WWI cenotaph in Orillia, ON … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Toronto Telegram December 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram December 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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  • Photo of Russell McBrien

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    Photo of Russell McBrien
  • medal– Victory Medal and British War Medal awarded to Pte R. McBrien

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    medal – Victory Medal and British War Medal awarded to Pte R. McBrien
  • medal– Reverse side of Victory Medal and British War Medal awarded to Pte R. McBrien

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    medal – Reverse side of Victory Medal and British War Medal awarded to Pte R. McBrien
  • Medal– Silver Cross sent to the mother of Pte R. McBrien.

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    Medal – Silver Cross sent to the mother of Pte R. McBrien.
  • medal– Obverse of Silver Cross sent to the mother of Pte R. McBrien.

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    medal – Obverse of Silver Cross sent to the mother of Pte R. McBrien.
  • Medal– Town of Orillia "In Memoriam Recognition of War Service" medal awarded to Pte R. McBrien.

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    Medal – Town of Orillia "In Memoriam Recognition of War Service" medal awarded to Pte R. McBrien.
  • Medal– Obverse of Town of Orillia "In Memoriam Recognition of War Service" medal awarded to Pte R. McBrien.

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    Medal – Obverse of Town of Orillia "In Memoriam Recognition of War Service" medal awarded to Pte R. McBrien.
  • report– Page 1 of the Circumstances of Death Report sent to the parents of Pte R. McBrien.

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    report – Page 1 of the Circumstances of Death Report sent to the parents of Pte R. McBrien.
  • Commemorative Scroll– Commemorative Scroll issued in the name of Pte R. McBrien.

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    Commemorative Scroll – Commemorative Scroll issued in the name of Pte R. McBrien.
  • Letter– Note from the King that accompanied the Commemorative Scroll issued in the name of Pte R. McBrien.

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    Letter – Note from the King that accompanied the Commemorative Scroll issued in the name of Pte R. McBrien.
  • Press Clipping– News Clipping reporting the death of Pte R. McBrien.

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    Press Clipping – News Clipping reporting the death of Pte R. McBrien.
  • Letter Page1– Page 1 of a Christmas letter sent to Pte R. McBrien from The Rectory Sunday School, Orillia. Note the date as 11 November, year unknown.

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    Letter Page1 – Page 1 of a Christmas letter sent to Pte R. McBrien from The Rectory Sunday School, Orillia. Note the date as 11 November, year unknown.
  • Letter Page 2– Page 2 of a Christmas letter sent to Pte R. McBrien from The Rectory Sunday School, Orillia. Note the date as 11 November, year unknown.

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    Letter Page 2 – Page 2 of a Christmas letter sent to Pte R. McBrien from The Rectory Sunday School, Orillia. Note the date as 11 November, year unknown.
  • Cemetery– Photo of Passchendaele Tynecot Cemetery, acquired by Pte McBrien's parents shortly after WW 1. Photo is from a studio in Ypres.

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    Cemetery – Photo of Passchendaele Tynecot Cemetery, acquired by Pte McBrien's parents shortly after WW 1. Photo is from a studio in Ypres.
  • Post Card– Front of Series 1 of postcards sent to Pte R. McBrien while serving in the Great War.

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    Post Card – Front of Series 1 of postcards sent to Pte R. McBrien while serving in the Great War.
  • Post Card– Back of Series 1 of postcards sent to Pte R. McBrien while serving in the Great War.

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    Post Card – Back of Series 1 of postcards sent to Pte R. McBrien while serving in the Great War.
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  • Post Card– Back of Series 2 of postcards sent to Pte R. McBrien while serving in the Great War.

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    Post Card – Back of Series 2 of postcards sent to Pte R. McBrien while serving in the Great War.
  • Post Card– Front of Series 2 of postcards sent to Pte R. McBrien while serving in the Great War.

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    Post Card – Front of Series 2 of postcards sent to Pte R. McBrien while serving in the Great War.
  • Post Card– Back of Series 3 of postcards sent to Pte R. McBrien while serving in the Great War.

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    Post Card – Back of Series 3 of postcards sent to Pte R. McBrien while serving in the Great War.
  • Post Card– Front of Series 4 of postcards sent to Pte R. McBrien while serving in the Great War.

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    Post Card – Front of Series 4 of postcards sent to Pte R. McBrien while serving in the Great War.
  • Post Card– Back of Series 4 of postcards sent to Pte R. McBrien while serving in the Great War.

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    Post Card – Back of Series 4 of postcards sent to Pte R. McBrien while serving in the Great War.
  • Photo of Russel McBrien– Enrolled with the 37th Battalion CEF. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Photo of Russel McBrien – Enrolled with the 37th Battalion CEF. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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