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We remember William Fraser Gauld
We remember William Fraser Gauld
Duplicate of W F Gauld
Duplicate of W F Gauld
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1915
dates
Age 19
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2nd September 1915
1915
employment
Packer
Cap factory
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2nd September 1915
1915
enlistment
Sussex, New Brunswick
Canada
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2nd September 1915
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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28th May 1918
1919
discharge
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19th May 1919
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5933147
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
469861
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service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Acting Company Quarter Master Sergeant
469861
Canadian Army Infantry Unit
Source:8851657
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
469861
Quebec Regiment
Source:8851655
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Fraser |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Gauld, |
| Source | 8851655 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 469861 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 469861 | Canadian Army Infantry Unit | Acting Company Quarter Master Sergeant | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 469861 | Quebec Regiment | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM, MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| W F Gauld | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Hazel | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-02 | 5'11" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian service record | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Out of many, one people | Deborah102878 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Deborah102878 | |
| Military Medal | Deborah102878 |
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We remember William Fraser Gauld
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