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We remember George William Battershill
We remember George William Battershill
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
Canada
Source:7055213
1897
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
460445
Source:5611867
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
460445
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
Source:7055213
1917
death
Died of wounds
Gunshot wound left thigh
No. 13 General Hospital, Boulogne
France
Source:7055213
Source:8884594
17th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7055213
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Battershill |
| Source | 7055213 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 460445 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 460445 | Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline | mother | ||
| John Worthy Battershill | father |
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Evidence
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Free Press - Letters from the War Front | Kristen1288 | |
| Manitoba Archives - Battershill family fonds | Kristen1288 | |
| Circumstances of Casualty | Kristen1288 |
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