Pte
Richard Silcock

Information about birth

Date of birth:
06/12/1892
Place of birth:
Wigan, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

General information

Profession:
Teamster
Religion:
Church of England

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
436904
Enlistment date:
15/02/1915
Enlistment place:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 49th Bn. (Edmonton)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
01/05/1916
Place of death:
Sanctuary Wood, Zillebeke, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
23

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 24 - 28 - 30.

Points of interest 3

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

My story

"Killed in Action."

More information 2