Private Walter Bellamy was born on February 21, 1896 in Belwood, Ontario. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vickers Bellamy of Belwood.
Walter enlisted on March 26, 1916 in Galt, Ontario with teh 111st Battalion. His address was given as 74 Ainslie St., Galt. He was a labourer and gave his religion as Church of England. His regimental/service number was 730669. His next of kin was given as Eliza Bellamy of Belwood, Ontario.
Private Bellamy served with the Royal Canadian Regiment overseas and was killed in action at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917.
He was buried in the La Chaudiere Military Cemetery, Vimy, France.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Bellamy, Walter
Private.
Enlisted March 24, 1916 at Galt with the 111th Battalion.
He was born in Canada and his next of kin is Mrs. Eliza Bellamy, Belwood, Ontario.