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William Defries

In memory of:

Private William Defries

January 1, 1921
Coquitlam, British Columbia

Military Service

Service Number:

696765

Age:

39

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division:

175th Bn.

Additional Information

Son of the late William and Rachael Defries, of Edmonton, Alta; husband of Margaret Defries, of 1189, Hornby St., Vancouver.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

VANCOUVER (MOUNTAIN VIEW) CEMETERY
British Columbia, Canada

Grave Reference:

45. 21. 6.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Grave markers– Grave of 696765 Pvt. William George Defries who served with the 175th Battn. C.E.F. Born in Peterboro Ontario on Sept. 12th 1881. Husband of Margaret Defries of Vancouver BC. William enlisted at Hanna Alberta on April 15th 1916 listing his occupation as "Farmer" He died at Vancouver BC on Jan. 1st 1921 at the age of 39. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC

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    Grave markers – Grave of 696765 Pvt. William George Defries who served with the 175th Battn. C.E.F. Born in Peterboro Ontario on Sept. 12th 1881. Husband of Margaret Defries of Vancouver BC. William enlisted at Hanna Alberta on April 15th 1916 listing his occupation as "Farmer" He died at Vancouver BC on Jan. 1st 1921 at the age of 39. He was laid to rest in the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC
  • Commemorative Cross– Memorial cross in the section where 696765 Pvt. William George Defries who served with the 175th Battn. C.E.F. was laid to rest the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC

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    Commemorative Cross
    Commemorative Cross – Memorial cross in the section where 696765 Pvt. William George Defries who served with the 175th Battn. C.E.F. was laid to rest the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC
  • Cemetery– Cemetery view of the section where 696765 Pvt. William George Defries who served with the 175th Battn. C.E.F. was laid to rest the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC

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    Cemetery
    Cemetery – Cemetery view of the section where 696765 Pvt. William George Defries who served with the 175th Battn. C.E.F. was laid to rest the Mountain View cemetery of Vancouver BC

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