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Abbott, Augustus

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A white index card containing the name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County.
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English
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1919-1921
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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.
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SIC WWI Box 1
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Abbott, Augustus
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Military life
Soldiers
World War One, 1914-1918
Williams, Greene and Rome Company (Kitchener, Ont.)
Place
City of London, England, United Kingdom [Birthplace]
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada [Place of enlistment]
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London, England
Kitchener, Ontario
Notes
Augustus Abbott was born in London, England on 27 March 1876. He was married to Florence Abbott. August and Florence emigrated to Canada from England, with their children, Augustus, George, Arthur and Florence, in 1905.
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Abbott, Augustus Private. His home is at 205 Waterloo St. Kitchener. He enlisted February 27, 1916 when he was in the employ of Williams Greene and Rome Company, Ltd., Kitchener.
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Abbott, George Joseph

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A white index card containing the name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County.
in England. His next of kin is Augustus Abbott, 205 Waterloo St., Kitchener. He served in France.
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English
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1919-1921
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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.
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SIC WW1 Box 1
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Abbott, George Joseph
Abbott, Augustus
Yanke, Luella Alfrieda
Yanke, Henry
Graf, Anna
Baird, Florence
Ringle, Leona
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War One, 1914-1918
118th Battalion
Drummers
Place
Plaistow, England, United Kingdom [Birthplace]
Republic of France, France, France [Place of military service]
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada [Place of enlistment, residence and marriage]
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Plaistow, England
France
Kitchener, Ontario
Notes
According to the 1901 England census, George Joseph Abbott was the son of Augustus Abbott and Florence Baird. He was born in Plaistow, Essex, England on 20 May 1898. He married Luella Alfrieda Yanke on 1 November 1922. At the time of his marriage, George lived at 205 Waterloo Street in Kitchener and was a rubber worker. Luella, a factory hand, aged 24, lived at 118 Waterloo Street, Kitchener and was the daughter of Henry Yanke and Anna Graf. The witness to the marriage was Leona Ringle, of 113 Edward Street, Kitchener. Both George and Luella gave their religious denomination as Lutheran.
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Abbott, George Drummer. Enlisted with the 118th Battalion on January 26, 1916. He was born in England. His next of kin is Augustus Abbott, 205 Waterloo St., Kitchener. He served in France.
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Adams, Charles Robert

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was born in England and his next of kin is Mrs. W.J. Adams, Middle St., Preston, Ontario. He went overseas
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Date Range
1919-1921
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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.
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SIC WW1 Box 1
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Adams, Charles Robert
Adams, W.J. (Mrs.)
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War One, 1914-1918
34th Battalion
Place
Guelph, Ontario, Canada [Place of enlistment]
England, England, United Kingdom [Birthplace]
Geographic Access
Guelph, Ontario
England
Notes
Charles Robert Adams b. 7 Dec 1894, London England s/o William James Adams and Bridget Measures.
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Adams, Charles Robert Private. Enlisted at Guelph, March 3, 1915 with the 34th Battalion. He was born in England and his next of kin is Mrs. W.J. Adams, Middle St., Preston, Ontario. He went overseas October 23, 1915.
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Adams, William Frederick

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English
Date Range
1919-1921
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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 shows a red cross.
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SIC WW1 Box 1
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Adams, William Frederick
Adams, William J.
Adams, Bridget
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War One, 1914-1918
1st Canadian Infantry Battalion
Place
City of London, England, United Kingdom [Place of birth]
Bois de Boulogne, Île-de-France, France [Place of burial]
Preston, Ontario, Canada [Place of residence]
Geographic Access
London, England
Bois de Boulogne, Île-de-France, France
Preston, Ontario
Notes
Private William Adams (Regimental/Service #7115), enlisted on September 15, 1914 in Valcartier, QC, with the 1st Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment). He was born in London England on September 21, 1895, and is the son of William and Bridget Adams of Middle Street in Preston, ON. At the time of his enlistment, he was not married and he worked in the shoe trade. He listed his religion as Church of England. William died on May 7, 1915, as a result of wounds he received in action at the Battle of Langemarck. He was 19 years of age. Laid to rest at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery in France. Grave reference: VIII. C.2.
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Adams, William F. Private. Belonged to 1st Battalion, 1st Contingent. He enlisted in 1914. Killed in action. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. William J. Adams of Preston, Ontario . Anglican.
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Ainslie, Robert

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A white index card containing the name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph of Robert Ainslie and a red slash.
went to England December 14, 1915 and to France on March 8, 1916. He was wounded in June 1916. Jean
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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. Card also includes a photograph of Robert Ainslie and a red slash.
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SIC WW1 Box 1
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Ainslie, Robert
Ainslie, Jean
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War One, 1914-1918
2nd Pioneers
9th Engineers
Place
Alloa, Scotland, United Kingdom [Birthplace]
Republic of France, France, France [Place of military service]
England, England, United Kingdom [Place of military service]
Galt, Ontario, Canada [Place of residence]
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Alloa, Scotland
France
England
Galt, Ontario
Notes
Robert Ainslie and his wife Annie Bauchop are buried in Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge. He is buried with his son who also served in the Military in World War Two. The headstone in Mount View Cemetery reads: Ainslie/ Robert Ainslie/ 1882-1962/ Annie Bauchop his wife/ 1884-1931/ Robert (Scotty) Ainslie/ 1904-1948/ (Veteran's cross)/ [A] Father/ [B] Mother/ Annie Bauchop/ 1884-1931/ [C] Scotty /. Robert Ainslie worked as a maltman and was married in 1904 in Sauchie, Alloa, Clackmannan, Scotland before coming to Canada. The Scottish Marriage Registration of 5 Feb 1904 states the the marriage was conducted at Sauchie, Alloa, after Banns according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland, by George Murray, Minister, between Robert Ainslie, 21, bachelor, maltman, 16 Primrose Street, Alloa, and Annie Bauchop, 19, spinster, millworker, Fairfield, Sauchie, Alloa. Witnesses were given as: David Ainslie and Mary Bauchop. The marriage was registered on 8 February 1904, at Alloa, by Ross Grant, Registrar in the Parish of Alloa in the County of Clackmannan, (Registration District 465/A, Entry 19.)
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Ainslie, Robert Sapper Enlisted October 1, 1915 with 2nd Pioneers and transferred to 9th Engineers. Presbyterian. Born March 31, 1882 in Alloa, Scotland, educated and married in Scotland. He has four children. He was discharged March 30, 1919 and lives at 100 Victoria Avenue, Galt, Ontario. He went to England December 14, 1915 and to France on March 8, 1916. He was wounded in June 1916. Jean Ainslie, 100 Victoria Ave., Galt.
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Ainsworth, Albert Ernest

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English
Date Range
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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.
Storage Location
SIC WWI Box 1
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Ainsworth, A.E.
Ainsworth, Albert Ernest
Wilson, Elizabeth
Ainsworth, Beatrice
Ainsworth, Hilda
Ainsworth, Ida
Ainsworth, Walter
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War One, 1914-1918
118th Battalion
Place
Barrow upon Soar, England, United Kingdom [Birthplace and marriage]
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada [Place of enlistment]
Elmira, Ontario, Canada [Place of residence, death and burial]
Geographic Access
Barrow upon Soar, England
Kitchener, Ontario
Elmira, Ontario
Notes
Ainsworth, Albert Edward Private. Albert Ernest Ainsworth was born on January 19, 1876 in Barrow-On-Soar, Leicestershire, England. He was married to Elizabeth Wilson of Barrow-On-Soar. They had 3 children born in England: Walter, Ida and Hilda. A fourth child, Beatrice, was born in Ontario in 1908, after their arrival in Canada. According to the 1911 Census of Canada, Albert and family resided at 33 King Street, Elmira. He worked as a labourer in a felt factory. According to his obituary in April 2, 1946 edition of the Elmira Signet, Albert died suddenly of a heart attack at the Link Belt Ltd. He was 70 years of age. He had just completed his work for the day when he suffered the attack. He had been engaged as a shipper at the foundry for 20 years. He attended Wesley United Church and was a member of the Legion, having served in the First Great War with the 118th Battalion for four years. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Wilson, whom he married at Leicester, England, in December, 1900, three daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Hilda) Evans and Mrs. Clifford (Ida) Vines, Elmira, and Mrs. Frank (Beatrice) Simons, Ajax, Ont., five grandchildren, one brother, John, and one foster brother, Herbert, both of Elmira and one sister in England. One son, Walter, died in infancy and one brother, Walter, and one foster sister, Mrs. Harold Engler, also predeceased him. The remains rested at the home from 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon until Monday morning when removal was made to the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel, following a private service at 10:30 a.m. The Link-Belt Foundry was closed on that day and his fellow employees attended the service in a body. Also present were members of the Legion, commemorating the fact that he was a veteran of the First Great War. Poppies were placed on the casket by members of the Poppy Association. Interment was made in the Elmira Cemetery.
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Ainsworth, A.E. Private. His home is in Elmira, Ontario. He enlisted in Kitchener.
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Ainsworth, John F.

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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.
Storage Location
SIC WW1 Box 1
Name Access
Ainsworth, John F.
Hughes, Grace Ann
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War One, 1914-1918
118th Battalion
Place
Barrow upon Soar, England, United Kingdom [Birthplace]
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada [Place of enlistment]
Elmira, Ontario, Canada [Place of residence and burial]
Geographic Access
Barrow upon Soar, England
Kitchener, Ontario
Elmira, Ontario
Notes
Ainsworth, John F. Private. John Ainsworth was born November 24, 1880 in Barrow-On-Soar, Leicestershire, England. After immigrating to Canada, he lived in Elmira, Ontario. He enlisted in Berlin, Ontario on October 15, 1915 and served with the 118th Battalion. His occupation was listed as quarry worker. He served in Canada and was discharged from military service on March 6, 1919. He was married to Grace Ann Hughes. John Ainsworth died in 1961 and is buried in the Elmira Union Cemetery.
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Ainsworth, J. Private. His home is in Elmira, Ontario. He enlisted in Kitchener.
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Albiston, A. W.

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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.
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Albiston, A. W.
Albiston, Alfred William
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War One, 1914-1918
Place
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada [Port of arrival in Canada]
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom [Place of residence]
County of Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom [Birthplace]
City of Madison Heights, Michigan, United States [Place of death]
City of Royal Oak, Michigan, United States [Place of residence]
Preston, Ontario, Canada [Place of enlistment]
Geographic Access
Saint John, New Brunswick
Birmingham, England
Staffordshire County, England
Madison Heights, Michigan, United States
Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
Preston, Ontario
Notes
Albiston, Alfred William Alfred was born 27 October 1895 in County Staffordshire, England. At the age of 15, he was living in Birmingham, England and was employed as a cabinet makers improver. He arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick on 14 January 1920. He pursued the occupation of carpenter. The Soldier Card indicates that Private Albiston enlisted at Preston, ON and did not get overseas. No records of attestion or service have been located. Alfred married Stella Sauder of Preston, Ontario on 1 July 1924 in Galt, Ontario. At this time he was living in Royal Oak, Michigan, which was their home for the rest of their lives. Alfred and Stella had two children. Alfred became a United States Citizen on 21 February 1933. He died 15 January 1990 in Madison Heights, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
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Albiston, A. W. Private. He enlisted at Preston but did not get overseas.
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Albright, Solon

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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. Card also includes a photograph, a red cross and a red slash.
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SIC WW1 Box 1
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Albright, Solon
Bowman, Lt. Col
Albright, Abraham
Albright, Abraham (Mrs.)
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War One, 1914-1918
118th Battalion
48th Highlanders of Canada
241st Windsor Scottish Borderers
108th Regiment
15th Battalion
Place
Crouy, Picardie, France [Place of burial]
Italian Republic, Italy, Italy [Place of treatment]
City of London, England, United Kingdom [Place of military service]
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada [Place of birth and enlistment]
Geographic Access
Crouy, Picardie, France
Italy
London, England
Kitchener, Ontario
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Albright, Solon Captain. Enlisted November 1914 with 108th Reg. C.M. under Lt. Col Bowman. Transferred to 118th Battalion, later to 241st Windsor Scottish Borderers. Baptist. Born July 25, 1890 and was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Albright, 83 King St., West. Kitchener, Ontario. He was married and has one child. In October 1915, he went to London and qualified as lieutenant and it was with 241st Windsor Scottish Borderers that he obtained his captaincy. Left Windsor for overseas April 24, 1917 attached to 48th Highlanders. In March 1918 he was invalided to Italy with trench fever and shell-shock, returning to his battalion in May. He fell at Amiens August 8, 1918 and is buried at Crovy on the River Somme.
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Alcock, John William

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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 and a red slash.
to the 1st Battalion. Anglican. Born August 14, 1892 in England and educated there. He served
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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 and a red slash.
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SIC WW1 Box 1
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Alcock, John William
Rowley, Lilian
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War One, 1914-1918
34th Battalion
1st Battalion
Stretcher bearers
Transport drivers
Place
England, England, United Kingdom [Birthplace]
Geographic Access
England
Notes
John remained in Galt married in 1920 to Clara Jane Rebbeck and they were buried in Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge. John dying in 1952. Mount View Cemetery: Alcock/ in loving memory of/ John W. Alcock/ Aug. 14, 1892-July 25, 1952/ Clara J. Rebbeck/ Dec. 19, 1889-Sept. 1, 1985/ till the day breaks In this attestation papers he listed his birthplace as Woodford in his marriage record it is listed as Croughton, both in Northampton and very close to each other.
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Alcock, John William Private. Enlisted January 25, 1915 with 34th Battalion and transferred to the 1st Battalion. Anglican. Born August 14, 1892 in England and educated there. He served as a stretcher bearer for two years and later as a transport driver. He was wounded May 3, 1917. Lilian Rowley, Galt.
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