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William John COURTNEY* (1893-1918) KIA
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 Trade listed as Farmer. DOB 20-8-93, born Township of West Garafraxa. 5 foot 9 1/2 inches. Brownish eyes, dark hair. Baptist. NOK William Courtney, father. Enlisted Fergus 23-3-16 (age 22 years). On 153rd Nominal Roll 15-4-16, no transfer noted. On 153rd Nominal Roll as published Guelph Mercury 10-6-16. On 153rd Battalion Nominal Roll as published Guelph Mercury 1-12-16. Embarked with 153rd Halifax N.S. SS Olympic 29-4-17. Arrived Liverpool 7-5-17. Assigned 25th Reserve for Training and Administration. Taken on Strength 18th Battalion 30-3-4. KIA 5-4-18. Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Grave Ref: n/a. Vimy Memorial inscription photo courtesy S. Godly.
Name inscribed on Orangeville, Belwood & Fergus Cenotaphs. (Cambrai)
Circumstances of Death Register per Library & Archives Canada: Killed in Action Location of unit vicinity of Neuville St. Vaast. Next of Kin: father, William Courtney, RR#4 Belwood, Ontario.
File: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 2054 - 6, courtesy Library & Archives Canada.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial courtesy Veteran Affairs Canada.
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