Private William Byecroft Appleyard is buried in the Barlin Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
His grave reference is II. D. 27.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Appleyard, William Byecroft
Private.
Enlisted March 18, 1916 with 111th Batt.
Transferred to 4th Canadian Battalion.
Presbyterian.
Born at Galt in 1896.
Married to Louise Mullet who lives at R.R. No. 2 Ayr. (Mrs. W.B. Appleyard).
Died of wounds at 4th Clearing Station, France September 24, 1917.
Agnes Ronald, R.R. 2 Ayr, Ontario.
A white index card containing the name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. The card also includes a photograph, red cross and two red slashes.
Kitchener Public Library - Soldier Information Card Collection - World War One
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A white index card containing the name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. The card also includes a photograph, red cross and two red slashes.
Regiment no.: 730126
Frederick Albert Barnett was born on March 4, 1894.
According to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, he was the son of Mary Ann Barnett of London, England. However, his soldier card lists his parents as Mr. and Mrs. J. Barnett of Galt.
He died in battle on September 26, 1917, at age 23. Barnett is buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension, Barlin, France.
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Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Barnett, Frederick Albert
Private.
Enlisted November 30, 1915 with the 111th Battalion and transferred to the 4th Battalion.
Church of England.
Born March 4, in West Ham, Essex, England and educated there.
Single.
He was wounded in August of 1917 in the arm and hands and again on September 21, when he was also gassed.
He died on September 26 in Borlin, France.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Barnett, 17 Close Ave, Galt, are his parents.
Maud Ferguson, South St, Galt.
