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William Clyde Rankin

Information about birth

Date of birth:
11/07/1876
Place of birth:
Licking, Texas County, Missouri, United States of America

General information

Profession:
Farmer
Religion:
Methodist

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
1009490
Enlistment date:
14/03/1916
Enlistment place:
Rouleau, Saskatchewan, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 46th Bn. (South Saskatchewan)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
23/10/1917
Place of death:
Beecham Dugout, Zonnebeke, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
41

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 18-26-28.

Points of interest 3

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

My story

"Killed in Action."

More information 2