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We remember William Grosvenor
We remember William Grosvenor
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1918
dates
Age 22
Source:5962164
13th June 1918
1918
employment
Labourer
Source:5962164
13th June 1918
1918
enlistment
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Canada
Source:5962164
13th June 1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
3189079
Source:5962164
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Grosvenor |
| Source | 5962164 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 3189079 | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Grosvenor | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Black | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-06-13 | 5'4" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian service record | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 |
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