Ernest Butcher
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| Ernest Butcher | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1895-01-05 Port Arthur, Ontario |
| Died | 1918-12-07 |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Father | |
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Ernest Butcher (5 January 1895 – 7 December 1918 (aged 23)) was a Canadian soldier from Port Arthur in the Canadian Forestry Corps. Butcher died on active service during the First World War.[1]
Early life
Butcher was born in Port Arthur on 5 January 1895, the son of John William Butcher and Ellen Butcher.[1]
Service
Butcher enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a private (service number 1013559) in the Army, Canadian Forestry Corps (56th Coy.).[1]
Death
Butcher died on 7 December 1918, aged 23. He is commemorated at Charmes Military Cemetery (grave reference I. F. 3.).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Ernest Butcher", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).