Ben Hayes Carey
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| Ben Hayes Carey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1891-01-26 |
| Died | 1917-10-26 |
| Occupation | Soldier |
Ben Hayes Carey (26 January 1891 – 26 October 1917 (aged 26)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Fort William in the Canadian Machine Gun Corps. Carey died on active service during the First World War.[1]
Early life
Carey was born on 26 January 1891.[1]
Service
Carey enlisted at Fort William and served as a corporal (service number 622878) in the Army, Canadian Machine Gun Corps (10th Coy.).[1]
Death
Carey was killed in action on 26 October 1917, aged 26. He is commemorated at Dochy Farm New British Cemetery (grave reference IV. B. 29.).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Ben Hayes Carey", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).