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William MCNAIR* (1883-1918) DOW
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 Trade listed as Farmer. DOB 16-9-83, born Township of Egremont, Grey County. 5 foot 5 1/2 inches. Blue eyes, brown hair. Presbyterian. NOK Emma Place McNair, wife. Enlisted Mt Forest 29-2-16 (age 32 years). Enlistment noted in 2-3-16 edition Mt Forest Representative. On 153rd Battalion Nominal Roll 3-3-16, no transfer noted. On 153rd Nominal Rolls as published Guelph Mercury 10-6-16 and 1-12-16. Embarked with 153rd Halifax N.S. SS Olympic 29-4-17. Taken on Strength 47th Battalion 28-3-18. KIA 3-9-18
Cemetery: Ligny-St Flochel British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Grave Reference: III.E.15. Gravesite phone courtesy S. Godly.
'Circumstances of Death' Register per Library & Archives Canada: "Died of Wounds" On the afternoon of September 3rd 1918, his battalion consoldated east of DRURY, and while digging himself in, he was hit in the stomach by a machine gun bullet. His wound was dressed and he was taken to No.33 Casualty Clearing Station where he succumbed. Next of Kin: (wrong serial number, correct details) Mr. A.J. McNair, Morris, Canada.
File: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7136 - 9, courtesy Library & Archives Canada.
Canadian Virtual War Mememorial courtesy Veteran Affairs Canada.
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