w. Clare Sample trained at Medicine Hat from enlistment until June 1916, when moved to Sarcee Camp, Calgary, going overseas in Oct. 1916.

In England he trained at Bramshott Camp as Signaller, proceeding to France in June 1917, transferring to the 49th battalion.

He was killed in action Oct. 30, 1917.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Blenheim News Tribune (10-05-1916), Chatham Daily Planet (13-11-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (20-11-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (27-09-1919), Blenheim Freedom Library, In Khaki - Blenheim Enlistment Book, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 185 60th Anniversary Book 1930-1990

Height	5'10"
Eye Colour	blue
Age	26
Complexion	fair
Hair	black
Race	white
Birthplace	Blenheim, ON
Religion	Prebysterian
Last Place of Employment	School Teacher near Irvine, AB
Average Earnings	800/yr
Marital Status	single
When Enlisted	Mar. 1916
Where Enlisted	Medicine Hat, AB
Next of Kin	Mother: Mrs. Matilda A. Sample, Blenheim

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