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We remember William Renton Birrell
We remember William Renton Birrell
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
sibling
David Wishart Birrell
Source:9476172
16th September 1891
1915
enlistment
Toronto
Canada
Source:5627479
12th May 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
405529
Source:5627479
12th May 1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
405529
4th Battalion Canadian Infantry
Source:7093145
1916
death
Source:7093145
2nd October 1916
burial
Fifeshire
United Kingdom
Source:7093145
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Renton |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Birrell |
| Source | 5627479 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 405529 | Private | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 405529 | 4th Battalion Canadian Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Birrell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Wishart Birrell | brother | 16th September 1891 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Great War Project - U Vic | Janet2378 |
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Stories
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