0 poppies laid on this site
In memory of:

Lance Corporal Ruby Charles Hill

Profile image
Maple leaf on headstone

Military service

Service number: 24842
Age: 24
Rank: Lance Corporal
Force: Army
Unit/Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)
Division: 13th Bn.
Birth: September 10, 1891
Death: May 24, 1916

Burial/memorial information

Additional information

In the family bible, Ruby was spelled as Rubye Charles Hill. He was christened at St. Marks Church in Longueuil, Quebec on 2 January 1982. He was the seventh of nine children, the son of James and Mary Hill who are now buried in Mt. Royal Cemetery in Outremont, Quebec. He had nine siblings: William - 6th Hussars, Albert, Arthur, Clara, Ernest, Harvey, Ida and Olive. He was single. He was a libaririan and played hockey. He was wounded three days before he died.

In the Books of Remembrance

Commemorated on:

Page 103 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
Request this page Download this page

RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND Belgium

RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND (Transport Farm) is located 2 Km south east of Ieper town centre, on the Komenseweg, a road connecting Ieper to Komen (N336).

From Ieper town centre the Komenseweg is located via the Rijselsestraat, through the Rijselpoort (Lille Gate) and crossing the Ieper ring road, towards Armentieres and Lille. The road name then changes to Rijselseweg. 1 Km along the Rijselseweg lies the left hand turning onto Komenseweg. The cemetery itself is located 1.2 Km along the Komenseweg on the right hand side of the road.

For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

 

The Poppy Design is a trademark of The Royal Canadian Legion (Dominion Command) and is used with permission. Click here to learn more about the poppy.

Did we miss something?

Contribute information to this commemorative page

Do you have photographs, information or a correction relating to this individual’s virtual memorial? Learn more about the CVWM and the information we collect.