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August Puurunen

Information about birth

Date of birth:
07/01/1895
Place of birth:
Kuopio, Finland

General information

Last known residence:
Invermay, Saskatchewan, Canada
Profession:
Homestead farmer
Religion:
Lutheran

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
267937
Enlistment date:
10/05/1916
Enlistment place:
Wadena, Saskatchewan, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 28th Bn. (North West)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
06/11/1917
Place of death:
Graf Wood, Passchendaele, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
22

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 18 - 26 - 28.

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