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We remember Benjamin Bruce
We remember Benjamin Bruce
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Johanna Bruce Hourie
Source:6637139
1873
1884
1902
dates
Age 21
Source:6637139
25th April 1902
1902
employment
Farmer
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada
Source:6637139
25th April 1902
1908
dates
Age 24
Source:6182984
24th December 1908
1908
employment
Teamster
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
Source:6182984
24th December 1908
1908
marriage
Harriet Pearl Williams
Source:6182984
24th December 1908
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
629002
Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment)
29th Battalion
Source:6182991
26th September 1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
629002
Source:5537349
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
629002
Canadian Infantry
Source:7507102
1916
death
Killed in Action
Location of unit at time of casualty: Courcelette Sector
Courcelette
France
Source:7507102
Source:6182991
Source:6182974
26th September 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7507102
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Bruce |
| Source | 5537349 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 629002 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 629002 | Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment) | 29th Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 629002 | Canadian Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Cook | mother | ||
| Benjamin Bruce | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johanna Bruce Hourie | sister | 1873 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Pearl Williams | wife | 24th December 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-04-25 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-12-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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CEF Burial RecordCanadian Expeditionary Force Burial Record for Benjamin Bruce
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Private Benjamin BrucePrivate Benjamin Bruce in uniform. He served with the Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment), 29th Battalion.
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War Graves RegisterCopy of War Graves Register for Private Benjamin Bruce who died 26 Sep 1916.Contributed by:
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Registration - Manitoba, Canada | Judi33019 | |
| Burial for Benjamin Bruce | Judi33019 | |
| Marriage Registration - British Columbia, Canada | Judi33019 | |
| War Diaries for the 29th Canadian Infantry Battalion | Judi33019 | |
| South African War Service Files | Judi33019 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CEF Burial Record | Judi33019 | |
| Private Benjamin Bruce | Judi33019 | |
| War Graves Register | Judi33019 |
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