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John William Emerson Poitras

Information about birth

Date of birth:
16/05/1877
Place of birth:
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada

General information

Profession:
Butcher
Religion:
Roman Catholic

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
919959
Enlistment date:
11/09/1916
Enlistment place:
Amherstburg, Ontario, 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:
40

Memorial

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

Points of interest 3

#1 Place of birth
#2 Enlistment place
#3 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action."

More information 2