Archie Blanchard
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| Archie Blanchard | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1897-06-29 |
| Died | 1918-08-28 |
| Occupation | Soldier |
Archie Blanchard (29 June 1897 – 28 August 1918 (aged 21)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment). Blanchard died on active service during the First World War.[1]
Early life
Blanchard was born on 29 June 1897.[1]
Service
Blanchard enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a private (service number 2383442) in the Army, Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) (43rd Bn.).[1]
Death
Blanchard died on 28 August 1918, aged 21. He is commemorated at Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery (grave reference II. D. 8.).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Archie Blanchard", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).