Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William White
In memory of:
Sergeant William White
March 14, 1915
Military Service
1089
27
Army
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
8th Bn.
Additional Information
January 21, 1888
Husband of Grace White, of 103, St. Stephen's Rd., East Ham London.
Commemorated on Page 41 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
RUE-DAVID MILITARY CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France
II. A. 8.
Fleurbaix is a village about 5 kilometres south-west of Armentieres. RUE-DAVID MILITARY CEMETERY lies to the south-east of the village. Leave Fleurbaix heading towards Armentieres, 300 metres from the centre of Fleurbaix turn right towards Bois Grenier. After a further 1 kilometre turn right again, follow the road round a sharp left hand bend, and the Cemetery is approximately 500 metres further on.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
-
Details
Newspaper Clipping – Photograph of Sgt. William White, 8th Battalion, published in the Brandon Daily Sun (31 March 1915, manitobia.ca). Sgt. White was thought to be the first Brandon (Manitoba, Canada) citizen to be killed at the front. -
Details
Newspaper Clipping – The death of Sgt. William White announced in the Brandon Daily Sun 29 March 1915, page 1 (source: manitobia.ca)
Learn more about the Canadian Virtual War Memorial
To learn more please visit our help page. If you have questions or comments regarding the information contained in this registry, email or call us. For inquiries regarding the names and information found in the RCMP Honour Roll, please email the RCMP.
- Date modified: