Private William Ernest Neil
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Neil,
William Ernest
Date of birth: 1896-10-09
Place of birth: Cobden Ontario Canada
Next of kin: Mary Neil, Mother, Cobden, Ontario
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Chauffeur
Occupation (normalized): Other Motor-Vehicle Drivers
Address:
Cobden, Ontario
Religion: Church of England
Date of death:
1918-08-30
Cause of death:
Died of wounds
Buried:
Bac-Du-Sud British Cemetery, III. D. 2.
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 2350356
Highest Rank:
Private
(2nd Battalion)
Rank detail
Private, 2nd Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Battle wounded/killed: Died of wounds at Number 45 Casualty Clearing Station
Awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal
RESEARCH INFORMATION
CVWM ID: No CVWM ID in our database, but try
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CWGC ID: 18954
LAC ID:
557779
Service file: B7255-S021
Uploader's Notes:
Son of Richard and Mary W. Neil, of Cobden, Ontario.
Had been part of a draft of men recruited by the 5th Regiment, Princess Louise, Dragoon Guards, an Ottawa based Cavalry Regiment which was part of the Canadian Militia.
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 2nd Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2004-09-04
Last modified: 2013-02-04