Sergeant William L’Hirondelle
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
L’Hirondelle,
William
Date of birth: 1894-11-15
Place of birth: Calgary Alberta Canada
Next of kin: Mary L’Hirondelle, Mother, Alix, Alberta
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Labourer
Occupation (normalized): Labourer
Address:
1420 2nd Ave. SW, Calgary, Alberta
Religion: Roman Catholic
Date of death:
1918-08-30
Cause of death:
Died in war, unknown cause
Buried:
Feuchy Chapel British Cemetery, II. C. I.
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 808771
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
(10th Battalion)
Rank detail
Sergeant, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Awards
Military Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regimental Diaries:
On 15/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier made several very dangerous and difficult reconnaissance’s, afterwards making clear and concise reports on what he had learned. He displayed the utmost courage and disregard for his personal safety.
Date of award: 1917-11-19
Date of award: 1917-08-15
Source: London Gazette
RESEARCH INFORMATION
CVWM ID: No CVWM ID in our database, but try
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CWGC ID: 532713
LAC ID:
531129
Service file: B5635-S058
Uploader's Notes: Son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L'Hirondelle, of Alix, Alberta.
Uploader's Research notes: [Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Military Medal Hill 70 From the Regimental Diaries:
On 15/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier made several very dangerous and difficult reconnaissance’s, afterwards making clear and concise reports on what he had learned. He displayed the utmost courage and disregard for his personal safety. ]
On 15/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier made several very dangerous and difficult reconnaissance’s, afterwards making clear and concise reports on what he had learned. He displayed the utmost courage and disregard for his personal safety. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2004-09-04
Last modified: 2011-08-11