William Green

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William Green
Born1923-09-18
Fort William, Ontario
Died1944-09-07
OccupationSoldier
Father
Mother
William Green

William Green ((1923-09-18)18 September 1923 – 7 September 1944(1944-09-07) (aged 20)) was a Canadian soldier from Fort William. Green died on active service during the Second World War.[1]

Early life

Green was born in Fort William on 18 September 1923, the son of James Green and Margaret Green.[1]

Service

Green enlisted at Fort William and served as a lance corporal (service number H/11136) in the Army, Lake Superior Regiment ((Motor), R).[1]

Death

Green was killed in action by shellfire on 7 September 1944, aged 20. He is commemorated at Adegem Canadian War Cemetery (grave reference VII. G. 10.).[1]

References

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