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We remember Samuel William Drake
We remember Samuel William Drake
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sapper
166314
Canadian Engineers
2 Pioneer Battalion
Source:5888314
5th October 1915
1916
hospitalisation
PUO/ Pyrexia/ Trench Fever
Hospital/Institution
Source:8914076
June 1916
1919
marriage
Florence Norgrove
Source:5888314
1919
1919
marriage
Florence Norgrove
Source:7730133
1919 - 24th January 1920
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
166314
Source:5888314
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Source:5888314
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8914076
1920
death
Not War Related
Accident.killed instantly by a train
Timiskaming, Ontario
Canada
Source:7728124
24th January 1920
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel William |
| Initials | SW |
| Last Name | Drake |
| Source | 5888314 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 166314 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | |||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 166314 | Canadian Engineers | 2 Pioneer Battalion | Sapper |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Searles | mother | ||
| Edward John Drake | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Norgrove | wife | 1919 | |
| Florence Norgrove | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| blue | light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-05 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Samuel William DrakeCanadian Engineers, 2nd Pioneer Battalion. Enlisted October 1915
Contributed by:
Michael20645 -
Florence Norgrove/DrakeThe wife and English cousin of Samuel Drake. This photo was sent by Flo to her husband after the Canadian Army returned him to Ontario. On the reverse the card is addressed to Mr SW Drake Box 105 Cochrane, New Ontario, Canada. In the message panel she has written "To my dear husband with fondest love from your everloving wife Flo."Contributed by:
Michael20645
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ontarion, Canada, Deaths 1869-1938 | Michael20645 | |
| Canadian Passenger Lists 1865-1935 | Michael20645 | |
| Canada WW1 CEF Personnel Files 1914-1918 | Michael20645 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel William Drake | Michael20645 | |
| Florence Norgrove/Drake | Michael20645 |
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