Regimental Number: 2557374
Rank: Gunner
Branch: Canadian Field Artillery
William was born in Southwest Harbour, Maine on October 3, 1893. In 1915, he filed on a homestead in the Kleskun Hill district (SW6-73-3-W6) where he was living when he was drafted in November of 1917. William went overseas and served in France. On November 8, 1918, he injured his left knee on the steps of his billet. William returned to Kleskun Hill after the war and filed on SW5-73-3-W6 in 1919.