Private William Charles Kyle
Missing, presumed Killed in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
Private William Charles Kyle was born in 1890, the son of Joseph Alexander Kyle, of Hallerton, near Hemmingford. On September 26th he was with the 5th Battalion which was attacking the Regina Trench in the Courcelette part of the Somme. The fighting continued through the 27th, when the 25 year old Private Kyle was killed. His name is inscribed on the Vimy Memorial with 11,285 other Canadians who have no known grave.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
13516
Cause of Death (in war):
Missing, presumed Killed
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
5th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Hallerton, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
23 years 9 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
25 years 10 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
25 years 10 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Fireman
Next of Kin:
Joseph A. Kyle (father), Hallerton, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Valcartier, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 10.0 in / 178 cm
Weight:
147 lbs / 67 kg
Chest:
37.0 in / 94 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Yes
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Regina Trench in the Courcelette part of the Somme
Length of Service:
736 days in service
Buried at:
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
5th Battalion |
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Available Transcriptions
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Unveiling of the Soldiers Monument in Huntingdon |
Notes
Private William Charles Kyle was born in 1890, the son of Joseph Alexander Kyle of Hallerton, Quebec (5.5 km northeast of Hemmingford at the junction of the Kenney Sideroad and Quest Road). On 27 September his unit attacked the Regina Trench in the Courcelette part of the Somme. The fighting continued through the 27th when Private Kyle was killed. His name is inscribed on the Vimy Memorial with the other 11,285 Canadians who died in the First War, and have no known grave.
Additional Service Notes
Arrived St. Nazaire, France 15 Feb 1915
Wounded 25 April 1915 GSW Right foot
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