Frederick William Chandler

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Frederick William Chandler
Born1892-01-27
Fairford, Gloucestershire
Died1916-06-06
OccupationSoldier
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Frederick William Chandler

Frederick William Chandler ((1892-01-27)27 January 1892 – 6 June 1916(1916-06-06) (aged 24)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Fort William in the Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment). Chandler died on active service during the First World War.[1]

Early life

Chandler was born at Fairford, Gloucestershire on 27 January 1892, the son of Joseph Chandler and Elizabeth Chandler.[1]

Service

Chandler enlisted at Fort William and served as a lance sergeant (service number 73877) in the Army, Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment) (28th Battalion).[1]

Death

Chandler died on 6 June 1916, aged 24. He is commemorated at Menin Gate (Ypres) Memorial (grave reference Panel 18 - 26 - 28).[1]

References

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