Sergeant William Angus Munroe
Killed in Action in WW2
Date of Death:
General Information
Conflict:
WW2
Regimental No.:
H/100354
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Forces
Battalion:
Lake Superior Regiment (Motor), R.C.I.C.
Company:
(Motor), R
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Regina, Saskatchewan
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
25 years 1 month
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
27 years 5 months
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
27 years 5 months
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Stock Clerk
Next of Kin:
William Boyd Munroe, Father, 640 Sherbrooke St., Winnipeg, Manitoba
Address at Enlistment:
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Religion:
United Church of Canada
Place of Enlistment:
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Was a Prisoner of War:
Height:
5 ft 8.0 in / 173 cm
Weight:
158 lbs / 72 kg
Chest:
39.0 in / 99 cm
Expansion:
3.5 in / 9 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
856 days in service
Buried at:
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW2 |
Sergeant |
Canadian Forces |
Army |
Lake Superior Regiment (Motor), R.C.I.C. |
(Motor), R |
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Awards
| Conflict |
Award |
Action |
Date of Award |
Date of Citation |
Source |
| WW2 |
1939-45 Star |
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| WW2 |
France & Germany Star |
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| WW2 |
War Medal 1939-45 |
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| WW2 |
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp |
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Notes
Was working for the T. Eaton Co. Department Store., Winnipeg, Manitoba as a stock recorder at enlistment
Additional Service Notes
Additional Next of Kin Notes
Father William Boyd Munroe (1885-1945) 640 Sherbrooke St., Winnipeg, Manitoba born Winnipeg, Manitoba
Mother deceased Susan Finlay (1889-1941) born Wentsworth, Ontario
Married Aug 2, 1916
Brothers
John Wallace Munroe, 640 Sherbrooke St., Winnipeg, Manitoba
Kenneth Frank Munroe serving in the RCAF overseas
Sisters
Margaret Doreen Munroe
Betty Munroe
Both living in 640 Sherbrooke St., Winnipeg, Manitoba
Version: 2 Last modified: 2026-09-07 02:05:04
by: marc
