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Military service
Service number:
148764
Age:
30
Rank:
Private
Force:
Army
Unit/Regiment:
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
Division:
78th Bn.
Birth:
October 24, 1886
Death:
December 30, 1916
Burial/memorial information
Grave reference:
II. C. 12.
Additional information
Husband of Edith Weaver. His son was killed in action on August 19, 1942 while serving with the Royal Light Hamilton Infantry.
Digital gallery of Private William John Weaver
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Newspaper clipping
In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune during World War One. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me. -
Grave Marker
The grave marker at the Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery located approximately 6 kilometres from the Vimy Memorial, just outside of Souchez, France. May he rest in peace. (J. Stephens 2010) -
Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery
A panoramic view of the Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, located approximately 6 kilometres from the Vimy Memorial, just outside of Souchez, France. May they rest in peace. (J. Stephens)
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 180 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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