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William Henry Emsley

In memory of:

Honourary Lieutenant Colonel William Henry Emsley

October 15, 1919
London, Ontario

Military Service

Age:

69

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Army Chaplains Department

Citation(s):

1914-15 Star

Additional Information

Born:

March 9, 1850
Barnsley, Yorkshire, England

Enlistment:

October 1, 1914
Aboard the S.S. Scandinavian

Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Emsley. Spouse of Susie Emsley of Oshawa, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 533 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

WHITEVALE CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada

Grave Reference:

N/A

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper Clipping– Letter published in the Renfrew Mercury for 21 May 1915.

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    Newspaper Clipping – Letter published in the Renfrew Mercury for 21 May 1915.
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  • Memorial– Beechwood National Military Cemetery Hall of Colours Military Chaplains stained glass window

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    Memorial – Beechwood National Military Cemetery Hall of Colours Military Chaplains stained glass window

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