Private William Cant

Service Number 14633


Campaign:

World War 1


Died:

4.7.1917

2SG
Aged 29
Buried in Dullhallow ADS Cemetery, West Vlaanderen, Belgium. VIII, A, 14
Born and enlisted in Alloa
Son of James and Jane Cant of 50 Johnston Street, Alva, Clackmannashire

Memorial(s):

Country Location Name of Memorial Campaign Names Date(s)
Scotland Johnstone and Cochrane Park Beauclerc Street Alva Clackmannan Central FK12 5LE Alva War Memorial World War 1
World War 2
William Cant 4-7-1917 View

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