Private William Patrick Buckley

Born on 9 September 1894 in Dublin, Ireland - son of Samuel and Lucy Buckley, Northwich, England - enlistment records provide the following: trade as gardener, single, no current or previous military service, Roman Catholic, height of 5 feet 2.5 inches, chest of 34.75 inches fully expanded, dark complexion, light brown eyes, black hair.

Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion on 3 March 1915 - transferred to the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 22 June 1915 (number 410697) - served with the 38th Battalion in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - invalided sick to England on 14 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 22 April 1917 - wounded on 26 August 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 26 August 1917 - wounded on 15 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 15 May 1918 - killed in action on 2 September 1918 - buried in Wancourt Cemetery (grave VIII.G.23), France.