Samuel Allen Anscombe
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| Samuel Allen Anscombe | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1897-09-12 |
| Died | 1917-04-09 |
| Occupation | Soldier |
Samuel Allen Anscombe (12 September 1897 – 9 April 1917 (aged 19)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment). Anscombe died on active service during the First World War.[1]
Early life
Anscombe was born on 12 September 1897.[1]
Service
Anscombe enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a corporal (service number 198579) in the Army, Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment) (5th Bn.).[1]
Death
Anscombe died on 9 April 1917, aged 19. He is commemorated at Nine Elms Military Cemetery (France) (grave reference III. A. 19.).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Samuel Allen Anscombe", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).