Information about birth

Date of birth:
26/03/1888
Place of birth:
Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada

General information

Profession:
Clerk
Religion:
Roman Catholic

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Sapper
Service number:
472197
Enlistment date:
27/07/1915
Enlistment place:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Engineers, 2nd Tunnelling Coy.  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
28/08/1917
Place of death:
Valley Cottages, Zillebeke, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
29

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 10.

Distinctions and medals 1

Points of interest 3

#1 Place of birth
#2 Enlistment place
#3 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action." While taking part in operations near Zillebeke he was struck on the head by an enemy "whiz-bang" shell and killed instantly.

More information 2