Pte
Thomas Bissett

Information about birth

Date of birth:
18/08/1896
Place of birth:
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, United States of America

General information

Profession:
Dry goods salesman
Religion:
Presbyterian

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
27804
Enlistment date:
20/09/1914
Enlistment place:
Valcartier Camp, Quebec, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 15th Bn. (48th Highlanders)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
27/04/1915
Place of death:
Estaminet Saville Road, Ieper, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
18

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 18 - 24 - 26 - 30.

Points of interest 3

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

My story

"Died of Wounds" This soldier was wounded in action during the 2nd Battle of Ypres, April 22/24th 1915. He was admitted to No. 85 Field Ambulance where he later died.

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