Monday 30 July 2007

Private William Arthur Buckland

Born on 26 September 1895 in London, England - son of Mrs. Emily Maria Buckland, Windsor, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. Grace Buckland, Bowe, England - enlistment records provide the following: trade as farmer, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 6.5 inches, chest of 34 inches fully expanded, swarthy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 July 1915 (number 410043) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 30 October 1917 - buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery (grave LII.F.12), Belgium.

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