Private William Clark, Regimental/service No. 730676,
was the son of James and Agnes (Aggie) Cunningham Mathieson of 87 Francis St., Galt, Ontario. He was born on July 22, 1890 in Drayton, Wellington County, Ontario. William was educated at the Dickson School in Galt. On March 27, 1916, William Clark enlisted in Galt with the 111th Battalion. At the time of his enlistment, he was a machinist.
Private Clark served with the 75th Battalion, Canadian Infantry in France.
He was killed in action at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917. He is buried at the Canadian Cemetery No.2, in Neuville-St. Vaast, France.
The birthdate of July 22, 1900, shown on the card, is incorrect. His Ontario birth registration, dated August 22, 1890, shows July 22, 1890.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Clark, William
Private.
Enlisted March 25, 1916
Was attached to the 111th Battalion of South Waterloo and transferred to the 75th Battalion.
Presbyterian
Born in Drayton on July 22, 1900 and educated at the Dickson School, Galt, Ontario
He was killed in action at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917.
His mother, Mrs. James Clark, lives at 87 Francis St., Galt.
Peggy Stubbs, 96 Glenmorris St., Galt.