Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Maben
In memory of:
Lance Serjeant William Maben
October 1, 1918
Military Service
466951
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Army
Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
49th Bn.
Military Medal
Additional Information
July 11, 1890
Berwickshire, Scotland
July 23, 1915
Red Deer, Alberta
Commemorated on Page 452 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France
III. C. 4.
BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY is situated on the D919 heading south from Arras to Ayette. The Cemetery is on the right hand side of the road, 9 kilometres from Arras, just before a crossroads with the D36 between Ficheux and Boisleux-au-Mont.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Newspaper clipping – From the Red Deer Advocate. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Photo of William Maben -
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Medals – William was awarded a Military Medal for bravery during the Battle of Ameins on August 12, 1918 when he fought off the enemy and remained behind to cover the escape of his comrades.
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