Pte
William John Hopkins

Information about birth

Date of birth:
28/04/1897
Place of birth:
Hanover, Grey County, Ontario, Canada

General information

Last known residence:
3 R.R., Hanover, Ontario, Canada
Profession:
Farmer
Religion:
Methodist

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
838299
Enlistment date:
15/12/1915
Enlistment place:
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Mounted Rifles, 4th Bn.  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
26/10/1917
Place of death:
Wolf Farm, Passchendaele, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
20

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 30, 32.

Points of interest 4

#1 Place of birth
#2 Last known residence
#3 Enlistment place
#4 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Previously reported Wounded and Missing now Killed in Action."

More information 2