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Son of Robert Henry and Frances Bird of Pearcely, Ontario. Joined 162 Battalion on 2 May 1916, transferred to 36th Battalion on 6 December 1916, transferred to 125th Battalion on 31 January 1917 and onto the 54th Battalion on 2 February 1918.
Pte Bird is commemorated on a memorial in Magnetawan, Ontario having made the supreme sacrifice.
Digital gallery of Private William John Bird
Digital gallery of
Private William John Bird
Digital gallery of
Private William John Bird
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In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 369 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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BEAUCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY Somme, France
The village of Beaucourt is about 18 kilometres south-east of Amiens and 5 kilometres east of Moreuil.
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