| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 124704 |
| Unit # | 58th Bn., 70th battalion |
| Resident | Dresden |
Regimental number: 124704 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7431 – 34, Item: 546448, PDF: -B7431-S034. Date of Birth 29/07/1896 at Dresden, ON. Son of William T. Ogletree of Dresden, ON. (father). Occupation: Farmer. Single. Living in Windsor prior to war. Served in the 21st Regt. Attestation: 2/05/1916 at London, On to 70th Bn. CDP 29/09/16, 12/10/16.
Apparent Age: 20 years, Height: 5’10 ½ “, Girth: 30”, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Light Brown. To 70th Bn. Apr. and May 1916. Medical 5/04/1916 at London, ON. Attestation: 3/04/1916 at London, ON. 6/04/16.
Private Ogletree was rejected for overseas service in Windsor, and was put on guard with the 21st Essex Fusilliers until Apr. 1916, when he was transferred to the 70th battalion, going overseas Apr. 21, 1916.
Sailed from Halifax NS. aboard the S.S.Lapland 24/04/16. Arrived in England 5/05/16. 2006/16 70th Bn. transferred to 58th Bn. 58th Bn. in France (FIELD) 18/06/16. 30/06/16 with the 58th Bn.
OGLETREE, WILLIAM TRACY Initials: W T Nationality: Canadian Rank: Private Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment) Unit Text: 58th Cdn. Bn. Age: 20 Date of Death: 18/09/1916 Service No: 124704 Additional information: Son of William Tasker Ogletree and Agnes Ennett Ogletree, of Dresden, Kent, Co. Ontario. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Cemetery: VIMY MEMORIAL Pas de Calais, France. See photo – Old Dresden Remembrance Day – Post Card.
KIA 18/09/16. Age 20 years.
Photo of Dresden fatalities at Dresden Cemetery for Remembrance Day postcard.
Memorial Scroll: to Mr. Wm. T. Ogletree at R.R.#2, Dresden, ON. 31/05/21, Memorial Plaque: 12/12/21. Memorial Cross: Mrs. Agnes Ogletree 13/01/21.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Cenotaph | Dresden Cenotaph |
| Sources | Chatham Daily Planet (29-09-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (02-10-1916), Commonwealth War Grave Commission, Dresden Roll of Honour, Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Stepping Back In Time - Trillium Trail in Dresden - Marie & Jeffrey Carter, RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 7431 - 34, LAC, CVWM |
| Supplemental Information | Age: 20 Date of Death: 18/09/1916 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Cemetery: VIMY MEMORIAL Father: W. T. Ogletree, Dresden Mother: Mrs. Anges Ogletree Sisters: Odessa, Keitha, Dorothy, Melba, Ellenor Brothers: Esmond, Ronto, Tasker, Graland |
| Height | 5'10 1/2" |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 20 yrs. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Light Brown |
| Race | white |
| Birthplace | 29/07/1896 at Dresden, ON. |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Last Place of Employment | Father's Farm |
| Marital Status | single |
| When Enlisted | Sept. 30, 1915 |
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