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Private Edward Shirtraw, right, of Brockville, Ontario. (Wendy Rudd.)

Edward Shirtraw

Edward Shirtraw enlisted on September 10, 1915, at age 38. He served with the 44th Battalion and the 176th Tunnelling Company.

Edward Shirtraw enlisted on September 10, 1915, at age 38. He served with the 44th Battalion and the 176th Tunnelling Company. He was born in New York in 1876 and he married Alice Blair then later Margaret Fox.

He died April 28, 1940.

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Edward Shirtraw

Edward Shirtraw enlisted on September 10, 1915, at age 38. He served with the 44th Battalion and the 176th Tunnelling Company.

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Claude Henry Rogers

"His energy and determination were splendid examples to the men working under him, and materially contributed to the success of our operations."

William Alfred Tilley

Despite this traumatic upbringing, Tilley volunteered in 1916 to fight for “King and country.”

Frank and Murray Benner

“Murray has given his life, you have given a son. The first is not hard but the second is heartbreaking.”

Charlie MacDonald

He was foraging for wine in a restricted area when he was hit in the wrist with shrapnel.

Michael J. Duggan

He was wounded several times, including at Passchendaele, and was awarded a War medal.