Aug 13, 1885
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Born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England to William
John and Elizabeth (nee Bracewell) Lancaster
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May 12, 1906
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Married to Margaret Mary Carbine in West
Yorkshire, England. His occupation was listed
as Coachman
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Mar 7, 1915
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Shown on the payroll of the 45th
Victoria Regiment, Canadian Militia
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Mar 26, 1915
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Attested into the 21st Battalion in
Lindsay, Ontario
Ø Number 59562 (temporary number 1323)
Ø Next of kin given as Margaret Lancaster, wife, 116 Heap Lane,
Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Ø Previous occupation given as Chauffeur
Ø No previous military experience given
Ø Religion given as Methodist
Ø Assigned to the Depot Company
o He was later transferred to “C” Company
The battalion trained in the Kingston area
through the winter with headquarters in the Kingston Armouries
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Devonport, England and the
battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp, near Hythe, Kent to continue training
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Sep 5, 1915
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Forfeits 1 day’s pay for being absent
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Boulogne, France and the
battalion proceeded to St. Omer
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Oct 30, 1915
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While the battalion occupied the front line
north-west of St. Eloi, Belgium, Private Lancaster was instantly killed by a gun shot to
the head from an enemy sniper while manning a listening post. He was buried in the Ridgewood Military Cemetery,
Dickebusch, Belgium.
Following his death the 1914-15 Star, British
War Medal, Victory Medal, Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny), Scroll and Memorial Cross were
sent to Mrs. Louissa Padgett (children’s guardian, his widow had deserted the family
and her address was unknown), 22 Napier Road, Thornbury, Bradford, Yorkshire, England.
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