Besant, William
Rank Sapper
Service # B138155
Unit # Royal Canadian Engineers
Resident Chatham
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The brother of Theresa, Alvin Norman and Joe.  The husband of Frances Nadine (nee Doan). The father of Dea, Linda, Sandra, Margaret Irene and William Eugene Jr.

Served in Canada for over two years.

Bill was stationed at Camp Petawawa visiting his mother.

January 18th, 1945.

William Eugene passed away 5 October, 1984 – Buried at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham, ON.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources IODE(P)
Birthplace Ridgetown, Ontario
Religion Protestant
Marital Status Married
When Enlisted January 3rd, 1942
Next of Kin Wife- Mrs. Frances Nadine Besant

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