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We remember William Emsley Raley
We remember William Emsley Raley
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
Canada
Source:6119815
Source:7052100
25th April 1893
1915
employment
Civil Engineer
Source:6119815
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
2100
Source:6119815
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
2100
Canadian Engineers
Source:7052100
1916
death
Source:7052100
11th October 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7052100
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Emsley |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Raley |
| Source | 6119815 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2100 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2100 | Canadian Engineers | Sergeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Raley | father | ||
| Lucy Sigsworth Simpson | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Methodist |
Media
Media
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William Emsley Raley from University MagazineA magazine photo of a young man from the Varsity Magazine Supplement published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto 1916.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Family Search - Ontario Births - William Emsley Raley | Linda571 | |
| Family Search - Ontario Marriages - William's Parents | Linda571 | |
| Canadian Virtual Memorial - William Emsley Raley | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Engineers | Peter34996 | |
| William Emsley Raley from University Magazine | Linda571 |
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