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We remember Yaokichi Takeuchi
We remember Yaokichi Takeuchi
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1916
enlistment
Sarcee Camp
Canada
Source:5791148
15th July 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
696981
Canadian Infantry 50th Battalion Alberta Regiment
Source:8884086
15th July 1916 - 10th April 1917
1918
awards
Russian Cross of the Order of St George 4th Class
Other War Service Award
Source:9596359
14th January 1918
employment
Tailor
Unknown
Canada
Source:5791148
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:5791148
1917
death
Killed in Action
Vimy Ridge
France
Source:8884086
10th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:8884086
sibling
Daizo Takeuchi
Source:5791148
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Yaokichi |
| Initials | Y |
| Last Name | Takeuchi |
| Source | 5791148 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 696981 | Canadian Infantry 50th Battalion Alberta Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Cross of the Order of St George 4th Class | Other War Service Award |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daizo Takeuchi | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-15 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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Yaokichi TakeuchiCourtesy of Nikkei National Museum in Canada NNM 1992-23-1-2-6a
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CROSS of ST. GEORGE (RUSSIAN) - 4th ClassPrivate Yaokichi Takeuchi, #696981 while in 50th Battalion – Awarded Jan 14, 1918Contributed by:
Rosemary251
Communities
Communities
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge (9-12 April 1917), dedicated to the members of the C.E.F. who died during the battle.More about The Battle of Vimy Ridge (9-12 April 1917), dedicated to the members of the C.E.F. who died during the battle.
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Japanese of the Canadian Expeditionary ForceMore about Japanese of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
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Japanese CEF Casualties Remembered on Stanley Memorial Vancouver CanadaMore about Japanese CEF Casualties Remembered on Stanley Memorial Vancouver Canada
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Janet2378 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Virtual War Memorial | Janet2378 | |
| Takeuchi | Rosemary251 | |
| National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre Newsletter | Rosemary251 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Yaokichi Takeuchi | Linda158651 | |
| CROSS of ST. GEORGE (RUSSIAN) - 4th Class | Rosemary251 |
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