Pte
Cornelius Bodden

Information about birth

Date of birth:
14/11/1886
Place of birth:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

General information

Last known residence:
502 Hughson Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Profession:
Driver
Religion:
Church of England

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
757976
Enlistment place:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 19th Bn. (Central Ontario)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
10/11/1917
Place of death:
Passchendaele, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
30

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 18 - 24 - 26 - 30.

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." This soldier was instantly killed by enemy shell fire, while on duty in the front line trenches, during the operations in front of Passchendaele.

More information 2

Comments 2

bicyclebill  02/06/2022 16:32  

Cornelius Bodden was my great uncle on my mothers side. He was the son of William Henry Bodden and Eleanor (Miller) Bodden of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I have quite a few records relating to him.


Simon Augustyn Employee  15/06/2022 13:09  

Hi Bill, Thank you for your reaction. Glad you found the way to the interactive map. You can always share photo's or letters via the geoportal.