Pte
Richard Alfred Beguin

Information about birth

Date of birth:
02/05/1889
Place of birth:
Boudry, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

General information

Profession:
Teacher
Religion:
Calvinist

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
447915
Enlistment date:
16/11/1915
Enlistment place:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 50th Bn. (Calgary)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
24/10/1917
Place of death:
Seine, Zonnebeke, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
28

Memorial

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

Points of interest 3

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

My story

"Killed in Action." This soldier was killed by enemy shell fire.

More information 2