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William Elliott

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
739767
Unit at enlistment: 
114th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
No
Date of death: 
September 10th, 1917
Cemetery: 
Thomas' Cemetery
Birth country: 
Canada
Birth county: 
Brant
Birth city: 
Six Nations, Tuscarora Township, Ontario
Address at enlistment: 
Six Nations, Ohsweken, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
Six Nations, Ohsweken, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Labourer
Religious denominations: 
Anglican
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
24

Letters and documents

Cause of Death: Tuberculosis
Location: Ohsweken 

BX September 11, 1917

The funeral of Private William Elliott will take place from his late residence at 2 p.m. this afternoon to Thomas’ cemetery. Private Elliott enlisted with the 114th Battalion, but was later transferred to the 215th. He contracted tuberculosis and shortly before the latter battalion left for overseas, he was given his honorable discharge. He has been ill for about three months. The services will be conducted by the Rev. J.L. Strong. Private Elliott leaves to mourn his loss a wife and one child. He lived about a mile west of the council house.

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