Attestation papers were signed 18 Nov 1914 in Quebec, Canada. William Vickers was born 26 Sep 1889 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. His Next of Kin was listed as George Vickers of 62 Hamilton Street, Newcastle, England. His occupation was listed as Miner. 5'6" in height with blue eyes and brown hair. Religion was listed as Baptist of Congregationalist.
Commonwealth War Graves Registers states that William was Killed in Action. He is buried near Windy Corner of Mount Sorrell (Possibly referring to Mont Sorrel where battles raged in 1916) but the location of that grave is unknown. His name is on Menin Gate, Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium. Panel 18-24-26-30.
Attestation papers were signed 18 Nov 1914 in Quebec, Canada. William Vickers was born 26 Sep 1889 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. His Next of Kin was listed as George Vickers of 62 Hamilton Street, Newcastle, England. His occupation was listed as Miner. 5'6" in height with blue eyes and brown hair. Religion was listed as Baptist of Congregationalist.
Commonwealth War Graves Registers states that William was Killed in Action. He is buried near Windy Corner of Mount Sorrell (Possibly referring to Mont Sorrel where battles raged in 1916) but the location of that grave is unknown. His name is on Menin Gate, Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium. Panel 18-24-26-30.
Gravesite Details
Note from GN: 63888. 4th Bn. Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment). 8th July 1916. Panel18-24-26-30.
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