| St Marys Ontario Cenotaph | |
Details of the Men Commemorated |
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Eric Montague Abendana 10 July 1892 - 16 Oct 1918 |
born: Port Antonio, Jamaica, British West Indies occupation: Civil Engineer, employed by St Marys Cement Co Lieutenant, 2nd Batallion, Canadian Engineers Son of I. M. and R. Abendana, of Port Antonio, Jamaica, British West Indies. died age 26, buried Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France. |
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John (Jack) Allison Black 4 March 1895 - 25 Sep 1916 |
of Owen Sound, Ontario; occupation: machinist 126209, Private, 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (British Columbia Regiment) (from attestation paper) Son of John Black, RR2, St Marys (from Commonwealth War Graves Commission) Son of John and Orpha Black, of Kilsyth, Ontario; husband of Mrs. Black, of St Marys. Died age 21, buried Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetary Extension, Somme, France. |
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Albert George Bodenham 9 Dec 1897 - 30 Aug 1918 |
born: London, England; occupation: section hand. 127059, Private, "D" Company. 1st Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) Son of James and Mimi Bodenham, of Salina St, St Marys. Died age 20, buried Upton Wood Cemetary, Hendecourt-les-Cagnicourt, France. |
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Frank William Berry - 11 Nov 1914 |
7974, Private, 1st Bn, Royal Scots Fusiliers Brother of James Berry, of Echo Place, Brantford, Ontario. Died age 30, commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium |
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George Christian Bolster 23 Dec 1891 - 26 Aug 1918 |
of St Marys; born: County Kerry, Ireland; occupation: farm labourer. 727511, Private, 3rd Batallion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps Son of Catherine Bolster (formerly Marshall), of Bailick Cottage, Ballinacurra, Co. Cork, and the late George Bolster. Died age 26, buried Feuchy Chapel British Cemetary, Wancourt, France |
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Horace Brewer - 30 March 1918 |
859, Lance Corporal, 5th Dragoon Guards (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Son of Thomas and Florence Brewer, of St Marys. 12 years' service. Died age 31, commemorated Pozieres Memorial, France |
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Colin Lauchlin Cameron 12 Sep 1898 - 24 Apr 1918 |
of St Marys; born: Blanchard, Perth, Ontario; occupation: farmer. 334115, Driver, 5th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery Son of Lachlan and Eliza Cameron, of St Marys. Died age 18, buried Lenham Cemetery, Kent, England |
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James Cook 3 Feb 1885 - 25 Jan 1918 |
of 17 Railway St, St Thomas, Ontario; born Osbourne, Ontario; occupation: fireman 190114, Private, 21st Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Husband of Ethel Mary Cook, father of 3 Died age 32, buried La Targette British Cemetery, Neuville-St. Vaast, France |
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Clesson John Dickinson 17 Dec 1897 - 16 Oct 1918 |
of 12 Charles St, Toronto; born: Perth County, Ontario; occupation: student. 2265643, Company Sergeant, Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Son of John and Edith Dickinson, of St Marys. Died age 20, buried St Marys, Ontario Cemetery. |
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George Dunham 27 Nov 1885 - 9 or 10 Apr 1917 |
of St Marys; born: Packham, Surrey, England; occupation: farmer. 727074, Private, 58th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Died age 31, buried Ecoivres Military Cemetery, Mont-St Eloi, France. |
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Frank Johston Ellis 6 Dec 1890 - 7 Oct 1918 |
of 137 Mutual St, Toronto; born: St Marys; occupation: grocery clerk 201954, Driver, 9th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery Son Archibald Ellis, St Marys Died age 27, buried Bourlon Wood Cemetery, France. |
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William L Evans - 11 Aug 1916 |
born at St Marys Royal Army Medical Corps Son of William James, and Sarah Agnes Evans, of 633, Bathurst St, Toronto Died age 26, buried Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, France. |
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John Clow Evans - 29 Dec 1917 |
VR/3626, Able Seaman, H.M. Trawler "Sapper Herbert Bennett.", Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve Son of William James Evans, of 50, Langley Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. Died age 30, commemorated Halifax Memorial, Nova Scotia. |
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Alexander Freeman 18 Nov 1891 - 8 Oct 1916 |
born: London, England; occupation: clerk 602842, Private, 13th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment) brother of Daisy Freeman, 59 Courtfield Garden, Earlscourt, London, England Died age 24, buried Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, France |
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Frank W Finnie 1889 - 15 June 1915 |
of St Marys; born: St Marys; occupation: electrician. 6554, Private, 1st Bn., Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) Son of Ellen Finnie, of St Mary'S, Perth Co., Ontario, and the late James L. Finnie. Died age 26 commemorated Vimy Memorial, France. |
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Kenneth Marshall Grant 10 March 1894 - 30 Oct 1916 |
born: Guelph, Ontario; occupation: banker 90131, Bombardier, 11th Bde., Canadian Field Artillery Died age 22, buried Albert Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France |
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Samuel Gough - 20 Sep 1914 |
7406, Private, 2nd Batallion, South Lancashire Regiment Came to St Marys in 1912 to work at Maxwell's. Son of William G. and Margaret Gough, of Larne Harbour, Ireland; brother of Mrs E Minor, James St, St Marys and James Gough. Died at the Marne River, commemorated at La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial. |
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James Gough 2 June 1892 - 03 Oct 1916 |
born: Larne, Ireland; occupation: labourer 400729, Private, 18th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) Son of William G. and Margaret Gough, of Larne Harbour, Ireland; brother of Mrs E Minor, James St, St Marys and Samuel Gough. Died age 24 at Courcelette, commemorated at Vimy Memorial, France |
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George Jeffrey Gooding 14 Nov 1887 - 22 Oct 1916 |
of 2336 Woodsland Dr, Vancouver; born: St Marys; occupation: salesman 703224, Private, 102nd Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Son of Edward and Sarah Pearn Gooding, of St. Marys; nephew of Catherine S Pearson, 160 Douglas St, Stratford, Ontario Died age 31, buried Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, France |
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John Reginald Graham 3 Feb 1894 - 7 Nov 1917 |
of 30 Richard Ave, Toronto; born: St Marys; occupation: driver 769726, Private, 4th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Son of John Alexander Graham, 104 Bond St, Toronto Died age 23, buried Lijssentoek Military Cemetery, Belgium |
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Frank Halls 18 March 1889 - 26 July 1916 |
of St Marys; born Essex, England; occupation: farmer 602204, Private, 7th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment) Son of Charles William Halls, of Little Canfield, Dunmow, Essex, England. Died age 27, buried Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, Ieper, Belgium |
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William Joseph Hannaberry 15 Sept 1895 - 15 June 1915 |
born Rheims, France; occupation: labourer 6567, Private, 1st Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) next-of-kin Mrs P Hannaberry, St Marys Died age 19, commemorated Vimy Memorial, France. |
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Noble John Johnston - 12 May 1918 |
152681, Cadet, Royal Air Force Son of the late Robert Young Johnston and Isabella Johnston. Died age 21, buried St Marys, Ontario Cemetery |
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Albert Lewis 21 July 1897 - 16 Sept 1916 |
born Walthamstow, England; occupation: toolmaking 401271, Private, Royal Canadian Regiment Son of Henry and Emma Lewis, of 8, Alice Avenue, Hamilton, Ontario (from Commonwealth War Graves Commission); of St Marys (attestation papers) Died age 19, commemorated Vimy Memorial, France. |
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Everett Alexander Langford 8 Oct 1879 - 8 Aug 1918 |
born Granton, Ontario; occupation: steam engineer Lieutenant, 52nd Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) Husband of Florence M Langford, 106 High St, London, Ontario Brother of Rev Charles Langford, Granton, Ontario Died age 38, commemorated Vimy Memorial, France. |
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Norman Martin 26 March 1895 - 26 Oct 1917 |
of Science Hill, Ontario; born Kintore, Ontario; occupation: teacher 727527, Private, 58th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Son of Mary Martin, Science Hill Died age 22, commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium |
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Harvey Combe Martin 21 Feb 1884 - 2 Sept 1918 |
of Duncan, BC; occupation: rancher 431059, Sergeant, 47th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) Died age 34, commemorated Vimy Memorial, France. |
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Robert Theodore Matthew 27 July 1879 - 12 Aug 1916 |
of Chatham, Ontario; born: St John, New Brunswick; occupation: bank accountant Lieutenant, 60th Batallion, Canadian Infantry Son of George F Matthew, St John, New Brunswick Died age 37, buried Reninghelst New Military Cemetery, Poperinge, Belgium |
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Clement Trevor Montizambert 23 Nov 1891 - 03 June 1916 |
of Calgary, Alberta; born: St Marys; occupation: rancher 435496, Private, "A" Company. 10th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment) Son of William C and Ella Montizambert, of 7 Washington Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. Died age 25, buried Perth Cemetery (China Wall), Ieper, Belgium |
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William Earl McMaster 21 Nov 1897 - 10 Sept 1918 |
of St Marys; born: Stratford, Ontario; occupation: clerk 727070, Private, 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles (Central Ontario Regiment) Son of John and Agnes McMaster, St Marys Died age 21, buried Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France |
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William J McConnell 2 Nov 1890 - 11 Sept 1916 |
of St Marys; born: Port Elgin, Ontario; occupation: barber 126605, Private, 73rd Batallion, Canadian Infantry Son of John McConnell, Kincardine, Ontario Died age 25, buried La Clytte Military Cemetery, Heuvelland, Belgium |
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John Moore 7 Feb 1886 - 9 May 1916 |
of London, Ontario; born: Parry Sound, Ontario; occupation: labourer 727761, Private, 110th Batallion, Canadian Infantry Brother of Mary Moore, London, Ontario Died age 30, buried Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Ontario |
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William Near 8 July 1891 - 8 Nov 1917 |
born: St Marys 401470, Private, 7th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment) Son of John H and Mary A Near, of St Marys. Died age 26, commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium |
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Frank Sidney Near 14 July 1894 - 8 Oct 1916 |
born: St Marys; occupation: barber 491130, Private, Royal Canadian Regiment Son of John H and Mary A Near, of St Marys. Died age 19, commemorated Vimy Memorial, France. |
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Lionel Sydney Nutt 2 May 1897 - 28 April 1917 |
born: St Marys; occupation: macine hand 602837, Private, 10th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment) Died age 19, commemorated Vimy Memorial, France. |
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James O'Connell - 14 Nov 1917 |
727593, Private, 58th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) buried Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Poperinge, Belgium |
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William Barclay Pettigrew 7 April 1895 - 4 June 1916 |
born: Edinburgh, Scotland; occupation: tin plater 602419, Private, 2nd Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Died age 21, commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium |
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Clarence Wilfred Robson - 29 Sept 1918 |
727745, Lance Corporal, 38th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Robson, of St. Mary's, Ontario. Died age 19, buried Bourlon Wood Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France |
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Russell Kerslake Rundle - 31 Jan 1918 |
152431, Cadet, Royal Flying Corps Son of Thomas J. and Martha Jane Rundle, of St Marys. Died age 20, buried St Marys, Ontario Cemetery |
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Frederick Render 6 Dec 1883 - 9 July 1916 |
born: London, England; occupation: machinist 401331, Private, 58th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Son of Harry and Elida Render; husband of Hannah Render, of 155 Nile St, Stratford, Ontario. Died age 32, buried Railway Dugouts Burial Ground, Ieper, Belgium |
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James Monilaw Richardson 2 Sept 1886 - 15 Sept 1916 |
born: Seaforth, Ontario; occupation: clerk 100713, Private, 31st Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment) Son of John Knox Richardson and Euphemia Richardson, of St. Marys Died age 30, commemorated Vimy Memorial, France. |
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Charles Thomas Richardson 1875 - 8 Sept 1916 |
born: London, England; occupation: labourer 401399, Private, 4th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) married, fathe of 7, wife Mrs G Richardson, west ward St Marys Died age 41, buried Sunken Road Cemetery, Contalmaison, France |
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Bert Parker Robinson 10 Aug 1879 - 13 April 1917 |
of Sioux Lookout, Ontario; born: St MArys; occupation: railway conductor 199285, Private, 46th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment) Son of James and Agnes Gooding Robinson of St. Marys (from Commonwealth War Graves Commission); of 67 Hewitt Ave, Toronto (attestation papers) Died age 39, buried Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France |
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Arnold Murray Stapleton 17 May 1893 - 15 Oct 1916 |
of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan; born: St Marys; occupation: mechanic 308643, Gunner, 11th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery Son of William and Margaret Stapleton, of St Marys(from Commonwealth War Graves Commission); of Battle Creek, Michigan, US (attestation papers) Died age 23, buried Contay British Cemetery, Contay, France |
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John Arthur Murton Shore 29 Dec 1894 - 11 Nov 1917 |
of Ridgetown, Ontario; born Port Rowan, Ontario; occupation: bank clerk 880806, Private, 18th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) Son of Arthur Shore, Ridgetown, Ontario Died age 22, commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium |
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Archibald Skinner 3 Aug 1889 - 3 Nov 1918 |
of 8 Louisa St, Toronto; born: St Marys; occupation: clerk 340967, Driver, 3rd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery brother of Ella Skinner, 61 Helena Ave, Toronto Died age 29, buried Bramshott Churchyard, Hampshire, England |
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William Sweeney 20 Dec 1898 - 8 Aug 1918 |
born: London, England; occupation: woodworker 727096, Private, 52nd Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Sweeney, of St Marys Died age 19, buried Longueau British Cemetery, Somme, France |
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Frank Raymond Sinclair 11 Dec 1896 - 13 Nov 1917 |
of St Marys; born: St Marys; occupation: farmer 727071, Private, 58th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Son of Rosebell Sinclair, of 149 Grey St, London, Ontario, and the late Daniel Sinclair of St Marys. Died age 20, commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium |
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Herbert Stubbins 5 July 1887 - 7 May 1917 |
born Brocklesby, Linconshire, England; occupation: farmer. 127257, Private, 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (British Columbia Regiment) Son of George Thomas and the late Fanny Stubbins, Winterton, Doncaster, England. Died age 29, buried Bois-Carre British Cemetery, Thelus, France |
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James Cecil Sandercock (Sandercott) 27 May 1898 - 28 Aug 1918 |
born: Biddulph, Ontario; occupation: machinist. 727784, Private, 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles (Central Ontario Regiment) Son of Samuel and Anna Sandercock, St Marys Died age 20, buried Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt, France More on J Cecil Sandercott (external link) |
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William George Sandercock (Sandercott) 2 Sep 1897 - 23 Aug 1917 |
of 53 Augusta St, Hamiliton, Ontario; born: St Marys; occupation: machinist. 690752, Private, 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles (Central Ontario Regiment) Son of Samuel and Anna Sandercock, St Marys died age 20, commemorated at the Vimy Memorial, France More on William Sandercott (external link) |
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Sidney Eric Taylor 24 Jan 1897 - 15 Aug 1918 |
born: Edmonton, London, England; occupation: woodworker. 602823, Sergeant, 10th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment) Son of Mrs Selina Taylor, of Church St, St Marys. Died age 21, buried Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, Somme, France |
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Frederick James Todd 25 Aug 1871 - 30 Aug 1918 |
born: Downie, Ontario; occupation: traveller 727707, Private, 3rd Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Husband of Sarah Todd, of 27 Norman St, Stratford, Ontario. Died age 47, buried Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France |
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James Taggart 10 Feb 1886 - 09 Oct 1915 |
born: Renfrew, Scotland; occupation: grocery clerk 53858, Private, "D" Company 18th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) (from attestation papers) Single; next-of-kin: Mary Taggart, 52 Waterloo St, Stratford (from Commonwealth War Graves Commission) Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Taggart, of 21 Paisley Rd, Renfrew, Scotland; husband of Myrtle Irene Hobson (formerly Taggart), of 138 Edinborough Rd, Guelph, Ontario. Died age 29, buried Ridge Wood Military Cemetery, Heuvelland, Belgium |
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Joseph Taylor 1887 - 11 Oct 1918 |
68414, Sergeant, 25th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Nova Scotia Regiment) received military medal Son of Joseph and Sarah Taylor; husband of Harriet S M Taylor, of 137 Hollis St, Halifax,. Died age 31, buried Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal |
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Sheldon Uffelman 1894 - 6 Nov 1917 |
751361, Private, 1st Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) Son of Jacob and Eliza Uffelmann, of Allan St, Waterloo, Ontario; brother of William and Orley Uffelman.(Jacob Uffelman was Mayor of Waterloo). Died age 23, commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium |
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Lorne Albert Volker 4 May 1892 - 11 Oct 1916 |
born: St Marys; occupation: barber. 476054, Lance Corporal, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Son of Randolph and Rebecca Volker, of St Marys. Died age 24, buried Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France |
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William Wood 1898 - 23 Oct 1918 |
3131221, Private, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Son of Alexander and Margaret Wood, of St. Marys Died age 20, buried Bodelwyddan (St Margaret) Churchyard, Flintshire, UK |
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William Jonathon Wright 14 Nov 1874 - 18 Aug 1917 |
born: West Zorra, Ontario; occupation: Principal of St. Marys Collegiate Lieutenant, 19th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Husband of Mary Edith Wright, of St. Marys Died age 42, buried Fosse No.10 Communal Cemetery Extension, Sains-en-Gohelle, France |
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James Franklin Webster 16 March 1892 - 15 Sept 1916 |
born St Marys; occupation: storekeeper. 418032, Sergeant, 42nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment) son of William and Caroline Webster, of St Marys Died age 23, buried Courcelette British Cemetery, Somme, France |
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Robert D Walton 31 July 1891 - 15 August 1917 |
born Chantilly, France; occupation: machinist 193405, Lance Corporal, 15th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Son of the late William Walter Walton and May Denman Walton. Died age 27, commemorated at the Vimy Memorial, France |
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Frederick Wild 1885 - 21 March 1918 |
7991, Company Serjeant Major, 2nd Batallion, York and Lancaster Regiment Son of the late Tom and Mary Ann Wilde; husband of Margaret Ellen Wilde, of 11 Copperfield Place, Cross Green Lane, Leeds, late of Canada. Mobilized Aug., 1914. Died age 32, commorated Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France |
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Edward Alfred Webb 28 March 1896 - 17 April 1916 |
born: London, England; occupation: scholar 475500, Private, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) brother of William Webb, RR5, Stratford, Ontario Died age 20, buried Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, Belgium |
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George Henry Wiltshire 1877 - 6 Jan 1916 |
727134, Private, 110th Battalion, Canadian Infantry Son of the late John and Margaret Wiltshire, of 63 Addison Rd, Norwood, London, England. Died age 38, buried St Marys, Ontario Cemetery. |
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Stanley George Saunders Walpole 12 August 1896 - 13 June 1916 |
born Stratford; occupation: gardener 453147, private, 58th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Son of Alfred and Jane Saunders Walpole, of 17 Olive Avenue, Toronto. Died age 18, commemorated Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium |
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Arthur S Martin 28 Oct 1894 - 16 Sept 1916 |
born Finching Field, Suffolk, England; occupation: farmer 126656, Private, 25th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Nova Scotia Regiment) next-of-kin: Edward Martin, Weatherfield Road, Headingham, Essex Died age 21, buried Contay British Cemetery, Contay, France |
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Harold Payne 2 April 1881 - 3 June 1917 |
of St Marys; born Anderby, Lincolnshire, England; occupation: farmer 334097, Gunner, 63rd Depot Battery, Canadian Artillery Son of John William Payne, of Anderby, Lincolnshire, England. Died age 36, buried St Marys, Ontario Cemetery |
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John William Payne 22 Nov 1890 - 9 May 1917 |
born Warwickshire, England; occupation: leatherman 767158, Private, 19th Batallion, Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Husband of Mary Elizabeth Payne, 43 Ruston Av, Toronto Died age 26, commemorated at the Vimy Memorial, France |
External links:
Information on this page was obtained from:
Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Their website also gives details of the cemeteries. The Canadian Virtual War Memorial Canadian Expeditionary Force shows images of the attestation papers. The Vimy Memorial bears the names of 11,000 Canadian servicemen, including 12 from above, who died in France who have no known grave. The Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial bears the names of more than 54,000 men, including 8 from above, who died in Flanders, Belgium whose graves are not known. |
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