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William Mitchell

“To Mrs. E. Mitchell … Deeply regret inform you 406357 Pte. William Mitchell, infantry, officially reported killed in action April 12th, 1917.”

George Leslie Scherer

He was awarded the Military Medal for staying in the fight after he was told to go back to the dressing station after being wounded in the hand.

Robert Frederic Hawke

He was ordered to go on duty, and told the Lieutenant that he had already “done my time,” and rolled over in his bivvy and went back to sleep.

Charles Sedore

He served as a private in the 19th Battalion and saw the front line action at Passchendaele, Ypres and Vimy Ridge.

Fred Rubidge

As Silent Night played, he told his family that Canadian and German troops sang that song from across their trenches one Christmas Eve at war.

Macfie Brothers

Roy, Arthur, and John Macfie

Michael J. Duggan

He was wounded several times, including at Passchendaele, and was awarded a War medal.

Howard Vincent Pickering

His gravesite is unknown, but his name is inscribed on the Menin Gate, South Face, Panel 30, Ypres Belgium.

Thomas Bower-Binns

In 1918 he was gassed, and suffered from its effects the rest of his life.

Clair Addison Clendening

He golfed, hunted, and fished, and was at one time the president of the Manitoba Fish and Game Association.