Pte
Rupert Matthew Chandler

Information about birth

Date of birth:
28/02/1883
Place of birth:
Vandalia, Audrain County, Missouri, United States of America

General information

Profession:
Farmer
Religion:
Presbyterian

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
624639
Enlistment date:
28/01/1916
Enlistment place:
Vegreville, Alberta, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 50th Bn. (Calgary)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
26/10/1917
Place of death:
Hillside Farm, Zonnebeke, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
34

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." Instantly killed by enemy shell fire during operations near Passchendaele.

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