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William Maben

In memory of:

Lance Serjeant William Maben

October 1, 1918

Military Service


Service Number:

466951

Age:

28

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)

Division:

49th Bn.

Honours and Awards:

Military Medal

Additional Information


Born:

July 11, 1890
Berwickshire, Scotland

Enlistment:

July 23, 1915
Red Deer, Alberta

Commemorated on Page 452 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

III. C. 4.

Location:

BUCQUOY ROAD CEMETERY is situated on the D919 heading south from Arras to Ayette. The Cemetery is on the right hand side of the road, 9 kilometres from Arras, just before a crossroads with the D36 between Ficheux and Boisleux-au-Mont.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Red Deer Advocate. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of William Maben
  • Medals– William was awarded a Military Medal for bravery during the Battle of Ameins on August 12, 1918 when he fought off the enemy and remained behind to cover the escape of his comrades.

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