Category Archives: Canadian Infantry

Cpl. W. Millward

Posted on June 30, 1969 by geconway

Corporal William MILLWARD (Even though his name appears on the Buxton Memorial, William survived The War) Regiment/Service: 101st Canadian Light Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment) Unit: 28th (North-West) Battalion Service Number: 700743 Date of Death: 1969 Age: 80 Cemetery: Christ Church, Burbage, … Continue reading →

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Pte. J.F. Woolliscroft

Posted on September 28, 1918 by geconway

Private John FOWLER –                        WOOL(L)ISCROFT * Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) (Formerly: Canadian Mounted Rifles) Unit: 8th Battalion (Formerly: 12th Regt. Canadian Mounted Rifles) Service Number: 117636 Date of … Continue reading →

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Pte. W.A. Winch

Posted on September 2, 1918 by geconway

Private William Alfred WINCH Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) Unit: 8th Battalion Service Number: 552326 Date of Death: 2 September 1918 – Died of wounds Age: 31 Cemetery: LIGNY-ST. FLOCHEL BRITISH CEMETERY, AVERDOINGT Grave Reference: III. E. 22. Personal: William was … Continue reading →

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Capt. W.H. McKinley

Posted on September 2, 1918 by geconway

Captain William Henry McKINLEY Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) Unit: 87th Battalion (Canadian Grenadier Guards) Service Number: n/a Date of Death: 2 September 1918 – Killed in Action Age: 31 Cemetery: FEUCHY CHAPEL BRITISH CEMETERY, WANCOURT Grave Number: I. A. … Continue reading →

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Pte Ha. Blackwell

Posted on August 15, 1917 by geconway

Private Harry BLACKWELL Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Unit: 75th Battalion Service Number: 769171 Date of Death: 15 August 1917 – Killed in Action Age: 26 Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL Personal: Harry was born on 10th December 1890 the son of George … Continue reading →

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L/Sgt. H. Plant

Posted on August 15, 1917 by geconway

Lance Sergeant Harry PLANT Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) Unit: 8th Battalion Service Number: 552326 Date of Death: 15 August 1917 – Killed in Action Age: 23 Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL Personal: Harry was born on 3rd May 1894 the son of James … Continue reading →

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Spr. G. Rayns

Posted on May 28, 1917 by geconway

Sapper George RAYNS Regiment/Service: Canadian Engineers Unit: 5th Field Company Service Number: 908045 Date of Death: 28 May 1917 Age: 28 Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL Personal: George was born on 19th February 1889, the youngest son of George (Basket maker) and Maria … Continue reading →

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Pte. S.G. Bennett

Posted on October 9, 1916 by geconway

Private Sydney George BENNETT Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) Unit: 16th Battalion (Canadian Scottish) 4th Company (Fmly.: 72nd Bttn. Seaforth Highlanders of Canada) Service Number: 129012 Date of Death: Between: 8 & 9 October 1916 – Died Age: 18 Cemetery: … Continue reading →

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Pte. J.D. Marchington

Posted on September 17, 1916 by geconway

Pte. John Douglas MARCHINGTON Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment) Unit: 24th Battalion Service Number: 141967 Date of Death: 17 September 1916 – Killed in Action Age: 32 Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL Personal: John, later known as Douglas, was born on the 27th April … Continue reading →

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Pte. C. Woodward

Posted on September 15, 1916 by geconway

Private Charles WOODWARD Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment) Unit: 28th Battalion Service Number: 75340 Date of Death: 15 September 1916 Age: 26 Memorial: VIMY MEMORIAL Personal: Charles was born at 37 Hollins Street, Buxton, on 3rd December 1890 (baptised at St John’s … Continue reading →

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