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Rifleman SYLVESTER CAREY

Service Number: 6178
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Rifle Brigade

1st Bn.

Date of Death

Died 26 August 1914

Age 50 years old

Buried or commemorated at

BEAUVOIS-EN-CAMBRESIS COMMUNAL CEMETERY

On East side.

France

general view

Photographer: Johan Pauwels

  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of John J. and Catherine Carey, of St. Helens, Lancs; husband of Jane Carey, of Sandy Lane, Lambeg, Co. Antrim. Served in the South African campaign.
  • Personal Inscription PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF SYLVESTER CAREY R.I.P.
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