Information about birth

Date of birth:
13/06/1893
Place of birth:
London (City), Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

General information

Profession:
Printer
Religion:
Not stated

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
71275
Enlistment date:
25/10/1914
Enlistment place:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 27th Bn. (City of Winnipeg)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
09/10/1915
Place of death:
Store Farm, Kemmel, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
22

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30.

Points of interest 3

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

My story

"Killed in Action." Was detailed for a burial party to go to the 28th Battalion. The work was completed and the party started back from the front trench, when a shell landed in front of him, blowing his head off.

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