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Paul Barber Hounsell

In memory of:

Private Paul Barber Hounsell

November 29, 1918

Military Service


Service Number:

473212

Age:

21

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (New Brunswick Regiment)

Division:

"D" Coy. 26th Bn.

Honours and Awards:

Military Medal

Additional Information


Born:

December 21, 1896

Son of James and Adaline Hounsell, of Winton, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 431 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

GOSSELIES COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Belgium

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

GOSSELIES COMMUNAL CEMETERY is located 5 km north of Charleroi. Taking the E42 from Mons in the direction of Liege then exit at Gosselies onto the N5 towards Charleroi. 2 Km after this junction lies the third right hand turning towards Brussels. After taking this turning the next right hand turning leads onto the Chaussee de Fleurus, with the cemetery located 50 metres along this road on the left hand side. Visitors should note that this site is restricted to normal cemetery opening hours.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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