BRITISH WAR GRAVE AT ST OMER | Imperial War Museums

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Object description

Wartime grave marker in Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetery commemorating the resting place of six British servicemen who were killed during 1915: Private Albert James Drew (RAMC), Corporal William Irwin (North Irish Horse), Corporal Reginald John King (1st Somerset Light Infantry), Driver D McCarthy (121st Battery RFA), Private W Price (1st Welsh Regiment) and Private Neville Hugh Shapland (RAMC)

Object details

Category: Photographs
Related period: First World War (production), First World War (content)
Production date: 1918
Catalogue number: HU 94568
Part of: BRYAN REGINALD H

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The Headquarters of the Commander-in-Chief of the British Forces, St Omer

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British Legion pilgrimage South Western Party programme for Sunday, August 5th at St. Omer

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