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Walter Donald Benger

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Walter Donald Benger
Born1898-12-20
Died1918-08-26
OccupationSoldier
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Mother
Walter Donald Benger

Walter Donald Benger ((1898-12-20)20 December 1898 – 26 August 1918(1918-08-26) (aged 19)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Fort William in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regt.). Benger died on active service during the First World War.[1]

Early life

Benger was born on 20 December 1898, the son of George Benger and Mary Benger.[1]

Service

Benger enlisted at Fort William and served as a private (service number 2265635) in the Army, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regt.).[1]

Death

Benger was killed in action on 26 August 1918, aged 19. He is commemorated at Vis-En-Artois British Cemetery, Haucourt (grave reference IV. I. 2.).[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Walter Donald Benger", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).