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Rank L/Cpl.
Service # 696469
Unit # 49th, 175th battalion
Resident Blenheim
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

w. Clare Sample trained at Medicine Hat from enlistment until June 1916, when moved to Sarcee Camp, Calgary, going overseas in Oct. 1916.

In England he trained at Bramshott Camp as Signaller, proceeding to France in June 1917, transferring to the 49th battalion.

He was killed in action Oct. 30, 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 5'10"
Eye Colour blue
Age 26
Complexion fair
Hair black
Race white
Birthplace Blenheim, ON
Religion Prebysterian
Last Place of Employment School Teacher near Irvine, AB
Average Earnings 800/yr
Marital Status single
When Enlisted Mar. 1916
Where Enlisted Medicine Hat, AB
Next of Kin Mother: Mrs. Matilda A. Sample, Blenheim

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