Private Lancelot Dewhurst was born in England, and was living in Valleyfield when he enlisted in the CEF in March, 1916, one of four brothers that served. He was with the 13th Battalion when he was killed on November 8th, 1917, as the 13th Battalion was subjected to heavy artillery shelling. Private Dewhust’s body was never identified, and his name is inscribed on the Menin Gate, with other soldiers with no known grave. He was 26 years old.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
841923
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
13th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Blackburn, Lancashire
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
24 years 5 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
26 years
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
26 years
Country Born:
England
Trade or Calling:
Aluminum Powder Worker
Next of Kin:
Agnes Dewhurst, wife.
Box 423, Alexander Road, Valleyfield, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Box 423, Alexander Road, Valleyfield, Quebec
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Place of Enlistment:
Montreal, Quebec
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 2.0 in / 157 cm
Weight:
Chest:
35.0 in / 89 cm
Expansion:
3.0 in / 8 cm
Marital Status:
Married
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Passenchdaele
Length of Service:
588 days in service
Buried at:
One of four brothers who served.