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Jan 27, 1886
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Born to John
Edmund and Elizabeth (nee Frisbie) Bechraft at Ceilton Michigan
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Jul 13, 1915
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Entered Canada
from the USA at Windsor Ontario and gave his occupation as being a Farmer
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Jul 16, 1915
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Attested into
the 33rd Battalion at Windsor
Ø Number 1868
Ø Next of kin given as Mr John Bechraft, father, of Rose City Michigan
Ø Previous occupation given as Lawyer
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Church of England
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Aug 21, 1915
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Transferred to
the Military #2 District Cyclist Platoon and his number was changed to read 540038
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Nov 25, 1915
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Transferred to
the 37th Battalion
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Nov 27, 1915
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Embarked the SS
Lapland at Halifax Nova Scotia
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Dec 5, 1915
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Disembarked at
Plymouth England and proceeded to the Bramshott Camp
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Apr 29, 1916
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Appointed to
rank of Lance Corporal with pay
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May 1, 1916
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Promoted to rank
of Corporal
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Jul 1, 1916
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Promoted to rank
of Sergeant
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Jul 6, 1916
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TOS (Taken On
Strength) the 39th Reserve Battalion at West Sandling Camp
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Jul 13, 1916
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Transferred to
the 23rd Battalion at Dibgate
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Aug 21, 1916
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Appointed to a
Commission as Lieutenant and posted to the General List of Officers
Attached to
the 39th Reserve Battalion
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Oct 5, 1916
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Transferred to
the 21st Battalion
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Oct 6, 1916
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Arrived at the CBD
(Canadian Base Depot) at Havre France and TOS the 21st Battalion
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Oct 9, 1916
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Joined the 21st
Battalion at Fieffes France having come out of the front lines on the Somme
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Dec 17, 1916
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Proceeded on
Bombing Course
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Dec 25, 1916
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Rejoined the
Battalion from the Bombing Course
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Apr 9, 1917
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Killed in action
during the attack at Vimy Ridge
Ecoivres Military Cemetery
Mont St-Eloi, France
Below is what
was sent to his father at Rose City Michigan USA following the war
British War
Medal
Victory Medal
Plaque (Dead
Man’s Penny) and Scroll
The Cross of
Sacrifice was sent to his mother at the same address
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