Canadian Virtual War Memorial
James Matthews
In memory of:
Sapper James Matthews
June 13, 1916
Military Service
45306
Army
Canadian Engineers
2nd Field Coy.
Additional Information
April 6, 1879
Commemorated on Page 133 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
RAILWAY DUGOUTS BURIAL GROUND
Belgium
VI. H. 24.
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.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram June 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram June 1916. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Railway Dugouts Burial Ground – The Railway Dugouts Burial Ground Cemetery, located approximately 3 kilometres to the south of Ieper, Belgium. May they rest in peace. (J. Stephens) -
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Grave Marker – The grave marker at the Railway Dugouts Burial Ground Cemetery located approximately 3 kilometres to the south of Ieper, Belgium. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens 2010) -
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Grave Marker – Grave marker ... Railway Dugouts Burial Ground … photo courtesy of Marg Liessens
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