Pte
Herbert Arthur Raincock

Information about birth

Date of birth:
27/12/1892
Place of birth:
Gladstone, Manitoba, Canada

General information

Profession:
Plate fitter
Religion:
Not stated

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
430164
Enlistment date:
3/03/1915
Enlistment place:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 29th Bn. (Vancouver)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
06/06/1916
Place of death:
The Culvert, Hooge, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
23

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 18-28-30.

Points of interest 3

#1 Place of birth
#2 Enlistment place
#3 ‘Place of death’

My story

"Killed in Action." During a heavy enemy bombardment of our trenches at Hooge, on June 6th 1916, prior to an enemy attack, a high velocity shell penetated the dugout occupied by Private Raincock, killing him instantly.

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