Pte
William George Doak

Information about birth

Date of birth:
09/02/1894
Place of birth:
Goderich, Huron County, Ontario, Canada

General information

Last known residence:
Douglas, Manitoba, Canada
Profession:
Farmer
Religion:
Presbyterian

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
234392
Enlistment date:
22/03/1916
Enlistment place:
Brandon Indian Residential School, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 52nd Bn. (North Ontario)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
26/10/1917
Place of death:
Bellevue, Passchendaele, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
23

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." During military operations in the vicinity of Passchendaele, he was hit by a bullet from the rifle of an enemy sniper, which penetrated the body just below the left shoulder coming out just above the belt on the right side. A comrade was with him up the time of his dead which occurred shortly afterwards.

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