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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

James Haxton

In memory of:

Sergeant James Haxton

August 22, 1917

Military Service


Service Number:

139100

Age:

24

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)

Division:

87th Bn.

Additional Information


Born:

November 29, 1893

Son of Andrew and Janet Haxton, of 79, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh.

Commemorated on Page 253 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:

I. B. 4.

Location:

TOURNAI COMMUNAL CEMETERY is located in the south west district of Tournai itself on the N508 Chaussee De Douai, a road leading from the R52 Tournai ring road. 900 metres after leaving the R523 and joining the N508 lies the left hand turning onto the Chaussee De Willemean. The cemetery is located at the end of this lane. Visitors should note that this site is restricted to normal cemetery opening hours.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Toronto Star. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Memorial Plaque

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