Sgt
Albert Halliwell

Information about birth

Date of birth:
05/11/1885
Place of birth:
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

General information

Last known residence:
244 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Profession:
Electrician
Religion:
Presbyterian

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Sergeant
Service number:
121702
Enlistment date:
17/01/1916
Enlistment place:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 24th Bn. (Victoria Rifles)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
06/11/1917
Place of death:
Heine House, Passchendaele, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
32

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30.

Distinctions and medals 1

Points of interest 4

#1 Place of birth
#2 Last known residence
#3 Enlistment place
#4 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action." During operations near Passchendaele he was hit in the head by an enemy bullet and killed instantly.

More information 2