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William Edward Donaghy

Information about birth

Date of birth:
02/06/1881
Place of birth:
Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom

General information

Last known residence:
872 Burnell Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Profession:
Butcher
Religion:
Church of England

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
874689
Enlistment date:
14/03/1916
Enlistment place:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 78th Bn. (Winnipeg Grenadiers)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
29/10/1917
Place of death:
Tyne Cottage, Passchendaele, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
36

Memorial

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

More information 2