William Brooks
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| William Brooks | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1890-08-08 |
| Died | 1916-06-17 |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Children | |
William Brooks (8 August 1890 – 17 June 1916 (aged 25)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment). Brooks died on active service during the First World War.[1]
Early life
Brooks was born on 8 August 1890.[1]
Service
Brooks enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a private (service number 1429) in the Army, Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) (8th Bn.).[1]
Death
Brooks died on 17 June 1916, aged 25. He is commemorated at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery (grave reference VIII. B. 101.).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "William Brooks", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).