Brodie was born in Whitchurch to George Alexander and Catherine "Kate" Lewella (Terry) Brodie on November 20, 1894. The oldest of four siblings, Brodie was 21 when he enlisted. At the time of attestation in December 1915, Brodie was a schoolteacher living in Balham, Alberta. Brodie started with the 138th Battalion, transferred to the 175th Battalion, and later moved to the 48th Battalion. Brodie was briefly hospitalized in March of 1916 due to Whipple’s disease, a rare bacterial infection. He quickly recovered and returned to the 49th Battalion (Edmonton Regiment) on December 17, 1916. The following June, Brodie was wounded at the start of the Battle of Messines in West Flanders, Belgium. Brodie was taken to the Canadian Casualty Hospital No. 22 in France and died on June 9, 1917. Brodie is buried at the Bruay Communal Cemetery Extension, Bruay-la-Buissiere, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.

Buseck was born in Stouffville to Theodore and Elmina (Huber) Von Buseck on August 24, 1884, with “Von” being removed from Buseck’s name sometime during his service. Buseck grew up in Stouffville with his parents and three siblings. On July 13, 1913, Buseck married Elizabeth May Foord and the pair moved to Toronto where they lived on Yonge Street. Prior to enlisting, Buseck worked as a railroad conductor and served in the 48th Highlanders Corp, reserve infantry regiment for four years. He enlisted in Toronto in June 1916 and was part of the 204th Battalion. Buseck went overseas to France as a Corporal in March of 1917. He was wounded in action and died on September 30, 1918. Buseck is buried in Canada Cemetery in Tilloy-lez-Cambrai, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.

Collingwood was born in Mount Albert, Ontario on November 2, 1891 to Nelson and Ellen (McLaren) Collingwood. Sylvester grew up with his parents in Whitchurch and worked as an engineer after receiving his diploma at 21. He worked as a locomotive inspector on the Canadian Pacific Railway in Saskatoon until he enlisted in 1915 at age 23. He went overseas with the 16th Battalion and served for several months before being reported as missing in 1916. Collingwood was declared killed in action and officially pronounced dead on October 8, 1916. He is remembered on a family memorial in Newmarket Cemetery in Newmarket, Ontario and the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in Vimy, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.

Cousins was born in Swanley, Kent, England on December 11, 1894 to Alfred Thomas and Eliza Ann (Divall) Cousins. After his father died in 1906, Cousins was sent to Canada in 1909 as a British Home Child through Fegan Homes. In 1911, he was living with Whitchurch farmers Robert Thorald Miller and Florence Miller, as a labourer. He was later employed by Edgar Willis, a farmer in Vandorf. Cousins enlisted on September 29, 1915, and listed his mother, who had relocated with her new husband to Australia, as his next of kin. Cousins was killed in action on September 15, 1916 and is buried in Courcelette British Cemetery in Courcelette, Picardie, France.

Craigie was born in Toronto, Ontario to James and Charlottle (Gove) Craigie on December 4, 1888. Craigie lived with his parents in Oak Ridges, which at the time had been a hamlet of Whitchurch Township. Prior to enlisting he was a farmer and teamster – a role which represented workers from multiple industries and fought for their rights and privileges as workers. Craigie’s attestation was completed in January 1917 and he enlisted with the 208th Battalion. He was then transferred to the 58th Battalion to serve in France. Craigie was declared missing after action on August 8, 1918. He was found dead twenty days later from multiple gunshot wounds. Craigie is buried in Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery in Ligny-Saint-Flochel, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.

Davis was born in Stouffville on June 21, 1892 to Samuel John and Mary (Kirby) Davis. Davis lived in Stouffville with his parents and siblings, including his twin sister Flossie. Davis was a watchmaker at T. Eaton Co. and was a part of the Queens Own Rifles prior to enlisting. Davis left for overseas service in August 1916 where he served until October 8, 1916 when he was declared wounded and missing. It was falsely reported that he returned to duty. This was corrected as Davis was killed in action on October 8, 1916. Davis is memorialized in the Stouffville Cemetery and at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in Vimy, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.

Stafford Forester was born on March 13, 1891, in White Rose to Thomas and Elizabeth (Schell) Forester. Prior to enlisting, Forester worked as a mechanic. He enlisted in Davidson, Saskatchewan in March 1916. Forester served as a Private in Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry until he was injured in the Battle of the Somme. He spent six months in the hospital in England before being transferred to a Toronto hospital in 1917. Upon returning to Canada, Forester married Elma Ash and had two children, Marie and Jean. Forester suffered multiple strokes leading to his death at Westminster Military Hospital in London, Ontario on September 26, 1922. Forester is buried with his wife Elma at the Aurora Cemetery in Aurora, Ontario.

Harman was born in Newmarket, Ontario on September 9, 1892 to Robert Charles and Henrietta (Armstrong) Harman. For a brief time the family lived in Toronto before returning to Whitchurch by 1901. His younger brother, William John Harman, also served in the war and paid the supreme sacrifice. Prior to enlisting Harman was a clerk with the R. S. Williams Company, which manufactured musical instruments. Harman enlisted in Toronto in August 1915, at age 24. He served with the 16th Battalion in France until suffering gunshot wounds in the field on May 20, 1916. Harman was briefly reported missing before being officially declared as killed in action on October 8, 1916. He is buried at Adanac Military Cemetery in Miraumont, Picardie, France.

Harman was born in Toronto, Ontario to Robert Charles and Henrietta (Armstrong) Harman. After his birth the family returned to Whitchurch by 1901. Following in his older brother’s footsteps, Harman tried to enlist five times before he was eventually accepted on June 24, 1916. Harman worked as an automobile mechanic before enlisting. Harman served as a Private in the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps. On September 30, 1918, he was admitted to the No. 23 Casualty Clearing Station with gunshot wounds and died later that day. Harman is buried at Duisans British Cemetery in Etrun, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.

Hawtin was born on April 10, 1892 to George and Sarah Jane (Petch) Hawtin and was one of six children. Hawtin and his siblings grew up in Newmarket, Ontario working on his father’s farm, which at the time was a hamlet of Whitchurch Township. Hawtin enlisted in October 1915, and went overseas with the 3rd Battalion, Toronto Regiment in September 1916. During the Battle of the Somme, Hawtin was wounded and taken to a hospital in France to recover. His injury healed with minor complications and Hawtin returned to service in February 1917. Months later, Hawtin had another brief stint in the hospital for an illness and returned to service in July 1917. On November 6, 1917, Hawtin was reported missing after action during the Battle of Passchendaele. This report was updated to killed in action. Hawtin is buried in Passchendaele New British Cemetery in Passchendaele, West Flanders, Belgium and is memorialized on his family’s tombstone in Newmarket Cemetery in Newmarket, Ontario.

Hill was born to James and Sarah (McCullogh) Hill on January 20, 1891 in Aurora, Ontario. Hill and his siblings grew up in Aurora and were living in Whitchurch by 1901. Hill was a Political Science graduate from the University of Toronto and referred to as “an active participator in all kinds of sport, a lover of conviviality, a keen thinker, and competent debater” in a 1916 article in the Toronto Star. Hill also had a younger brother, Private Irving Jeremiah Hill, who served with the 127th York County Battalion. Hill enlisted in 1915, a year prior to his brother. He had taken a six-week instructional infantry course that qualified him for a Lieutenant’s certificate. He arrived in France on September 15, 1915, as a Gunner with the 4th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. Hill died of wounds received in action on March 28, 1916, and is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery in Poperinge, West Flanders, Belgium and memorialized in the Aurora Cemetery in Aurora, Ontario.

Hollidge was born in Markham, Ontario on August 20, 1899 to Frederick and Sarah Ann (Bennett) Hollidge. Hollidge was a student when he enlisted on November 17, 1915. Hollidge served in England and France with the 116th Battalion, 19th Battalion, 1st Commanding Officer Reserve Divisions, 1st Central Ontario Regiment, and 3rd Reserve Battalion and was discharged due to general demobilisation in February 1919. In 1918, he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military Medal for his service. Hollidge returned home to live with his parents in Vivian, Ontario. Hollidge drowned while diving off a boat in Musselman’s Lake two months after he returned home on June 23, 1919. His death is presumed to be related to the lasting effects from a head wound that he had sustained during service, causing him to become dizzy while in the water. Hollidge’s funeral was held in the Mount Albert Presbyterian Church, and he is buried in Mount Albert Cemetery in Mount Albert, Ontario.

Honey was born on February 9, 1894 to Reverend George E. Honey and Metta (Blaisdell) Honey in Conn, Ontario. Honey’s family lived in Lemonville where his father served as a local minister. Known to his friends and family as “Lew”, prior to enlisting Honey was a schoolteacher at S.S. No. 10 Bloomington. Honey enlisted in January 1915 and served with the 34th Battalion and 78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers) in England and France. During his service, Honey was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Military Medal.

On August 14, 1917, the London Gazette published the following about his achievements at Bourlon Wood: “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his platoon commander was wounded he assumed command, leading his men forward in the face of terrific fire until compelled by casualties to dig in. He held his position for three days, encouraging his men by his splendid example.”

Honey was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Bourlon Wood operations. In addition to holding command for three days, Honey single-handedly rushed a machine gun nest and captured ten prisoners. He lead four counter attacks and captured an enemy post, displaying heroism and devotion to his battalion before his death on September 30, 1918. Honey died in a Canadian Field Ambulance, due to wounds received at Bourlon Wood. Honey is buried at Queant Communal Cemetery British Extension in Queant, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France and memorialized at York Cemetery in Toronto, Ontario.

Hughes was born in Ballantrae on March 21, 1897 to Nathan and Mary (Nesbitt) Hughes. Hughes had two brothers who served during World War I – Private Archie Hughes and Private Percy Hughes, with Percy also serving the supreme sacrifice in 1916. The Hughes family can be found living in Markham Village, Whitchurch and later Toronto, where they were at the time of Hughes’ enlistment in February 1916. Prior to enlisting Hughes had worked as a machinist and served for 7 months with the Royal Grenadiers. Hughes went overseas to England in August 1916 and was transferred to the 109th Battalion Canadian Infantry. He then transferred to the 38th Battalion and again to the 16th Company of the Canadian Machine Gun Corps. Hughes was wounded during action and died of his wounds on March 13, 1917. He is buried in Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension in Barlin, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.

Hughes was born in Churchill on November 19, 1887 and was the son of Nathan and Mary (Nesbitt) Hughes. Hughes had two brothers who served during World War I – Private Archie Hughes and Private Chester Hughes, with Chester also serving the supreme sacrifice in 1917. The Hughes family can be found living in Markham Village, Whitchurch and later Toronto, where they were at the time of Hughes’ enlistment in August 1915. Prior to enlistment Hughes worked as a lather by trade. Hughes went overseas with the 83rd Overseas Battalion and was later drafted to the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles (Quebec Regiment). While in the trenches he received gunshot wounds to the neck and back and was hospitalized in Boulogne, France. After being discharged from the hospital he again received gunshot wounds to his back and was hospitalized in Southampton, England. He died of wounds several days later in London, England on August 16, 1916. Hughes is buried in Nunhead Cemetery in Nunhead, London, England.

Hutchinson was born in Leicester, England on September 9, 1891 to Charles Frederick H. and Elizabeth A. (Coulson) Hutchinson. The Hutchinson family first lived in Mount Albert when they arrived and Hutchinson’s father died prior to his enlistment. The family then relocated to Stouffville, where Hutchinson was living at the time of his enlistment in August 1915. Hutchinson had worked as a shoe cutter and had been a member of the active militia with the 9th Mississauga Horse Regiment. He went overseas with the 23rd Reserve Battalion and was then drafted to “B” Company 4th Battalion. Hutchinson was killed in action on September 19, 1916 and is buried in Adanac Military Cemetery in Miraumont, Picardie, France. Hutchinson’s brother Private Sydney Hutchinson also served in England during World War I.

Jennings was born in Stouffville on July 11, 1892 to Jacob and Mary Ann (Vague) Jennings. At the time of his enlistment in December 1915 Jennings was a baggage man who had served with the 48th Highlanders for 2 years. He had also married Fern “Lillian” Sanders in 1915, the same year he had enlisted. Jennings arrived in England in August 1916 and soon joined the 3rd Canadian Battalion. On April 9, 1917 Jennings was reported killed in action during the attack on Farbus Wood, a side battle that took place while trying to secure Arras, four kilometers south of Vimy Ridge. Jennings is buried in Nine Elms Military Cemetery in Thelus, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France and is memorialized by a marker shared with his wife in Stouffville Cemetery.

Macklem was born in Ringwood on December 31, 1894 to George Lemon and Mary (Breuls) Macklem. Macklem’s paternal grandmother was a Lemon, whose family had deep connections as early settlers of Whitchurch Township. By 1901 the Macklem family had moved to Toronto, where he was educated at Palmerston School and Harbord Collegiate. Prior to enlisting Macklem was employed by the North American Life Assurance Company as a clerk and was a pitcher with the Western City Baseball League. He enlisted in November 1915 and went overseas in February 1916 with the 9th Brigade. In July 1916 Macklem went to France and would later transfer to the 8th Brigade of the Canadian Field Artillery. On September 2, 1918 he was killed in action in France and is buried in Monchy British Cemetery in Monchy-le-Preux, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. Macklem’s brother Lieutenant John Macklem also served during World War I and flew with the Royal Air Force.

Monkman was born in Whitchurch on July 31, 1889 or 1890 to William James and Jane (Hopkings) Monkman. Monkman had been living in Whitchurch when he enlisted in January 1916. At that time he had worked as a farmer on the Monkman family’s property located on Lot 70, Concession 2. Monkman had also belonged to the 12th Regiment of the York Rangers as part of the active militia. Monkman arrived in England with the 127th Battalion in August 1916 and by February 1917 had become part of the 1st Battalion Canadian Railway Troops. During his time overseas Monkman served in England and France and was discharged due to demobilization on January 8, 1919 at the end of the War. Upon returning to Canada Monkman worked in lumbering as a planing mill hand before experiencing the physical effects of his service. Monkman died on May 18, 1920 from acute inflammatory rheumatism and is buried in Aurora Cemetery in Aurora, Ontario.

Noble was born in Stouffville on December 18, 1895 to George and Margaret M. (Hoover) Noble. The Noble family had lived in Stouffville until at least 1901 and by the 1911 Census had moved to Toronto. Noble was one of three brothers who went overseas to serve during World War I. His brothers Private Sidney H. Noble and Private Charles Noble served with the 21st Battalion and the 2nd Battalion, respectively. Noble had enlisted in September 1914 in Valcartier, Quebec and at the time was a painter. Prior to his service he had been educated at the Dufferin School, was an active member of the Central YMCA, and had been a part of the Queen’s Own Rifles for one year. Noble went overseas with his detachment of the Queen’s Own Rifles as part of the 3rd Battalion and was then transferred to the 4th Battalion while serving in France. He received gunshot wounds to the back twice, once in June 1915 and again in July 1915. Noble’s service file reports that he was killed in action on or during conflict between June 12 and June 14, 1916, with June 12, 1916 used as the official date. He is memorialized on the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium.

Penrose was born in Newmarket, Ontario on October 31, 1896 to Ezra and Frances (Stephens) Penrose. The Penrose family can be located in Whitchurch in Pine Orchard in the 1901 and 1921 Census records. Penrose enlisted in November 1915 and was a student at Newmarket Collegiate at the time with one year of experience in the Home Guard in Newmarket and three months serving as part of the 34th Regiment of the 95th Battalion in the active militia. He had joined the 182nd Ontario Battalion, but as there were too many officers, he went to England with a draft of officers for the Imperial Service and joined the 4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers. Penrose was overseas at the same time as his brother, Private Joseph Frederick Ezra “Fred” Penrose who was discharged early due to shellshock after suffering a nervous breakdown. Penrose had been wounded in the trenches in February 1918 and recovered in a hospital in France. He was then sent to England on convalescent leave and returned to France for duty in March. Only ten days after returning to service he was killed in action on March 16, 1918 during the German spring offensive (Kaiserschlacht “Kaiser’s Battle”). Penrose is included on the Arras Memorial in Arras, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France and is memorialized on his parents’ gravestone in Newmarket Cemetery with Penrose’s Next of Kin Memorial Plaque embedded into their stone.

Pipher was born in Stouffville on February 14, 1895 to Leonard and Harriett (Toole) Pipher. Pipher enlisted in Valcartier, Quebec in September 1914 and had been a teamster prior to enlisting. Pipher had served with the 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade and was reported missing from the field on May 2, 1915. For official purposes his missing status was updated to presumed to have died on or since May 2, 1915. Pipher is memorialized on the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium.

Pointon was born in Toronto, Ontario on June 8, 1883 and was the son of James and Hannah (Reynolds) Pointon. Various spellings for the Pointon family exist in historical records with “Pointon” and “Poynton” being used by the family and “Pointen” being used on all war related records. The Pointon family can be found in the Whitchurch Census in 1891 and many of Pointon’s younger siblings were born in Whitchurch. Pointon enlisted in Winnipeg, Manitoba as part of the Cameron Highlanders in December 1915 and went overseas in September 1916. Prior to service he worked as a carpenter and lived in Arcola, Saskatchewan. At the time of attestation Pointon was a member of the active militia, and part of the 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada. Pointon went overseas with the 179th Overseas Battalion before transferring to the 17th Battalion and finally joining the 43rd Battalion. On October 26, 1917 Pointon was reported missing and was later confirmed killed in action on the same day. Pointon was buried in Tyne Cot Cemetery in Passchendaele, West Flanders, Belgium. Tyne Cot Cemetery is the resting place of nearly 12,000 soldiers of the Commonwealth Forces and has the largest number of burials of any Commonwealth cemetery of either world war.

Rae was born in Stouffville on February 19, 1878 and was the son of James Johnston and Elizabeth (Ford) Rae. Rae was drafted in March 1918 under the Military Service Act of 1917. His birthdate was misreported on the document as September 12, 1885. The Rae family were well known merchants in Stouffville and Rae had served as a Grocery Clerk for his father prior to being drafted. In August 1918 Rae arrived in England with the 12th Battalion. By September 1918 he was transferred to the 20th Battalion. The group took on strength on October 11, 1918, Rae was reported missing and later reported to have been killed in action. He is buried in Niagara Cemetery in Iwuy, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. Rae is also memorialized on his family’s headstone in Stouffville Cemetery.

Richardson was born in Stouffville on December 31, 1894 to John E. and Annie (Knights) Richardson. Richardson enlisted in Port Arthur, Ontario in January 1916 and had worked as a baker prior to his service. Richardson arrived in England in July 1916 as part of the 32nd Battalion. In September 1916 he had been drafted to the 5th Battalion to reinforce their efforts in France. On October 15, 1916 Richardson was reported killed in action during the Capture of Regina Trench as part of the Battle of the Somme. Richardson’s burial location is unknown and he is memorialized on the Vimy Memorial in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.

Steckley was born in Bethesda on November 30, 1894 and was the son of Abraham “Abram” and Harriet Jane “Jennie” (Brodie) Steckley. Steckley was an undergraduate of the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario prior to enlisting and had also been a part of the 34th Ontario Regiment of the Active Militia. By 1917 he had become a teacher of agriculture at the University of Toronto where he was also a member of the Training Corps. In June 1917 Steckley arrived in England and soon after went to France. He was discharged to receive a commission in the Imperial Army, joining the 27th Squadron of the Royal Air Force. After two months of training in England he returned to France where he served until his death. Steckley was killed while bombing enemy territory on July 22, 1918. He is buried in Vailly British Cemetery in Vailly-sur-Aisne, Picardie, France.

Steckley was born in Bethesda on November 4, 1890 and was the son of Francis “Frank” and Sarah Elizabeth (Lemon) Steckley. Steckley was a graduate of McMaster University and was a student-at-law in Edmonton at the time of enlistment in February 1916. Prior to enlisting Steckley was a member of Officers Training Class under the supervision of Col. E.B. Edward. Upon joining up he was a part of the 196th Battalion (Western Universities). Before going overseas Steckley was transferred to the Calgary School of Infantry and arrived in England in November 1916. In March 1918, Steckley was struck off strength after being appointed a commission in the Imperial Army and discharged from the Canadian Expeditionary Forces. Steckley then became a part of the 8th Battalion Post Office Rifles and died on February 24, 1919 in the No. 12 Canadian General Hospital in Bramshott. He is buried in St. Mary the Virgin Churchyard in Bramshott, Hampshire, England.

Trull was born on March 10, 1884 in Darlington, Ontario to Thomas and Mary Ida (Dougherty) Trull. By 1891 the Trull family could be found living in Stouffville and would remain in the community until at least 1901 before moving to Oshawa. Trull, who was known as “Bert”, enlisted early in September 1914 and was among the first contingent of the Queen’s Own Rifles to go overseas. Prior to enlisting he was a cashier and was employed by the Bell Telephone Company. He was also a member of the Parkdale Canoe Club and had served as a stretcher bearer with the 3rd Battalion. On February 2, 1915 Trull was reported as “seriously ill” and admitted to No. 1 Canadian General Hospital in Netheravon, England. On February 15, 1915 Trull died from meningitis and was the first with connections to Stouffville to die during wartime service. Trull is buried in Bulford Church Cemetery in Bulford, Wiltshire, England.

Vanzant was born Henry Garnet Ludwick Vanzant in Stouffville on August 3, 1882 or 1883, to Ludwick and Martha (Lehman) Vanzant, but enlisted under the name of George Vanzant. At the time of attestation in April 1916, Vanzant was living in Fort William, Ontario with his wife Elizabeth (Sanderson) and their children Evelyn and Lloyd, where he worked as a grain inspector. During his time overseas, Vanzant suffered from repeated bouts of pneumonia and influenza, both of which he was hospitalized for. He had served with the 32nd Battalion and was later transferred the 5th Battalion (Saskatchewan Regiment) of the Canadian Infantry. Vanzant had been promoted to Lance Corporal on February 27, 1917, but was demoted to Private on January 28, 1918 as he had been absent without leave. Vanzant left England and arrived in France where he was killed in action on August 1, 1918. He is buried in Duisans British Cemetery in Etrun, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France and is included on his family’s headstone under his birth name in Wideman Mennonite Cemetery in Markham, Ontario.

Widdifield was born in Stouffville on June 8, 1884 and was the son of Dr. Henry and Fanny (Underhill) Widdifield. Widdifield was a 31 year old decorator who was living in Stouffville with his wife Lillian (Harris) and their son Roy at the time of his enlistment in July 1915 in Toronto. Between enlisting and deploying, the Widdifield family had moved to Ottawa. In May 1916 Widdifield embarked for England with the 74th Battalion. He was then transferred to the 83rd Battalion of the Queen’s Own Rifles before joining the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles (Quebec Regiment). Widdifield was reported missing after action on October 1 or 2, 1916 and was presumed to have died. Widdifield’s body was never recovered, and he is memorialized on the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. Widdifield’s widow later re-married and his son would eventually serve in World War II, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Corporal.

Wideman was born in Gormley on February 28, 1897 and was the son of David G. and Amanda Jane (Eyer) Wideman. Wideman signed his attestation paper in Toronto on February 21, 1916, days before his 19th birthday. At that time, he was a student at Jarvis Collegiate and was also part of the 9th Mississauga Horse militia regiment. Wideman became part of the 201st Battalion and then transferred to the 170th Battalion (Mississauga Horse) and later to the 58th Battalion and saw action in France and Belgium. Wideman was hospitalized for gunshot wounds to his head and arm on April 17, 1917 and was discharged shortly thereafter. On October 26, 1917 Wideman was reported as killed in action on the field in Belgium during the first day of the Third Battle of Ypres, also known as the Battle of Passchendaele. Wideman is memorialized on the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium and is included in a memorial on his parent’s gravestone in Heise Hill Cemetery in Gormley.

Young was born in Stouffville on November 1, 1895 to James and Elizabeth (Campbell) Young. By 1906 Young, his mother and siblings had relocated to Portage la Prairie, Manitoba following the death of his father. In 1915 at the age of 20, Young enlisted in the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force after having served as part of the 99th Manitoba Rangers Active Militia. At this time he had also worked as a livery man. Young went overseas in March 1916 with the 45th Battalion and was then transferred to the 29th Battalion when he embarked for France. Young remained with the 29th Battalion and was wounded in the field in May 1918. On September 9, 1918 he died of his wounds after receiving gunshots to the head and upper extremities. Young is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension in Aubigny-en-Artois, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.