Private Sample trained in Canada until May 1916 when he embarked for overseas and served as Orderly in the Officers’ Hospital, Shornecliffe until Mar. 1917 when he transferred to the Signalling Corps, Alberta Reserves.

He proceeded to France in July 1917 and was killed in action Oct. 26, 1917.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Blenheim News Tribune (10-05-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (13-11-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (20-11-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990

Height	5'9"
Eye Colour	blue
Age	18
Complexion	fair
Hair	brown
Race	white
Birthplace	London Township. ON
Religion	Prebysterian
Last Place of Employment	Student at Normal School, Calgary AB
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	Dec. 1915
Where Enlisted	Calgary AB
Next of Kin	Mother: Mrs. Matilda A. Sample, Blenheim

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