Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Tyrrell Reading
In memory of:
Constable William Tyrrell Reading
December 14, 1890
Calgary, Northwest Territories
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Service Number:
2086
Age:
25
Division:
Calgary, Alberta
Additional Information
Enlistment:
April 10, 1888
Constable Reading was from England and excelled at cricket and football. He was a surveyor during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway and then farmed prior to joining the NWMP. Constable Reading died from injuries when a horse being exercised fell on him. He is buried in Calgary, Alberta.
Commemorated on Page 17 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Honour Roll Book.
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Inscription on grave marker – Photo courtesy of www.rcmpgraves.com
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