Frank Ball

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Frank Ball
Born1889-08-12
Died1916-09-26
OccupationSoldier
Father
Mother
Frank Ball

Frank Ball ((1889-08-12)12 August 1889 – 26 September 1916(1916-09-26) (aged 27)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Fort William in the Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment). Ball died on active service during the First World War.[1]

Early life

Ball was born on 12 August 1889, the son of William Ball and Elizabeth Ball.[1]

Service

Ball enlisted at Fort William and served as a private (service number 198503) in the Army, Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment) (28th Bn.).[1]

Death

Ball died on 26 September 1916, aged 27. He is commemorated at Vimy Memorial.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Frank Ball", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).