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John "Jack" Earl Hayden

He was the lucky one. The two men marching in front of him from his hometown of Huron County, Ontario died.

Thomas Rayner

Thomas Rayner died at the Somme September 26, 1916.

William Alexander Allen

"This officer was only with us a short time, but he showed great promise. His death is greatly regretted.”

William Mitchell

“To Mrs. E. Mitchell … Deeply regret inform you 406357 Pte. William Mitchell, infantry, officially reported killed in action April 12th, 1917.”

Charles Sedore

He served as a private in the 19th Battalion and saw the front line action at Passchendaele, Ypres and Vimy Ridge.

Michael J. Duggan

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

Robert Lester Harper

Robert volunteered with a couple of pals in Edmonton on January 1, 1916, this despite being a married with a young child at home.

Thomas Bower-Binns

In 1918 he was gassed, and suffered from its effects the rest of his life.

Thorarinn Finnbogason & Bjorn "Bud" Christianson

Arm in arm, Christianson carried the wounded soldier across the cacophony of mud away from the front, perhaps saving young Finnbogason's life.

James Herbert Gibson

“We bombers practice throwing bombs, like a baseball player would keep in trim for the match."

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