Private Herbert Edward Erbach, Regimental/service number 730705, was the son of William Henry and Charlotte Caroline Flauaus, of Baden, Ontario. He was born on April 12, 1890 in Wilmot Township. He enlisted in Baden, Ontario on March 28, 1916 with the 111th Battalion. At the time of his enlistment, he had been a salesman, single and Lutheran.
Overseas, he served with the 75th Battalion, Canadian Infantry. During an attack on Vimy Ridge, he was killed by enemy shrapnel when going "over the top" on April 9, 1917.
He was buried in the Canadian Cemetery No. 2, at Neuville-St. Vaast, France.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
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Erbach, Herbert
Private.
Killed in action at Vimy Ridge, April 9, 1917.
His people live in Baden, Ontario.
He is the son of Mrs. Charlotte Erbach of Baden.
He enlisted with the 111th Battalion at Baden, March 28, 1916.
He was born in Canada.