William joined the Service on January 31, 1916. He listed his occupation as a Barber.
According to the CEF Burial Registers, he was a Sargent at the time of his death.
"Killed in Action"
This non-commissioned officer was with the 16th Platoon who were giving cover to another Platoon who were crossing the Canel-de-L'Escaut at Valenciennes on Novemeber 1st, 1918. At about 2pm, he was hit by an Enemy fire and died instantly.
Service No: 1015040
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment), 72nd Bn.
Honors: M M
William joined the Service on January 31, 1916. He listed his occupation as a Barber.
According to the CEF Burial Registers, he was a Sargent at the time of his death.
"Killed in Action"
This non-commissioned officer was with the 16th Platoon who were giving cover to another Platoon who were crossing the Canel-de-L'Escaut at Valenciennes on Novemeber 1st, 1918. At about 2pm, he was hit by an Enemy fire and died instantly.
Service No: 1015040
Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment), 72nd Bn.
Honors: M M
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