| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 624933 |
| Unit # | 50th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment) |
| Resident | Fletcher |
Son of John Charles and Isabella Bell, of Innisfree, Alberta. Native of Fletcher, Ontario.
Age: 20 Date of KIA Death: 10/04/1917
Regimental number: 624933 Dateof Birth: 6/09/1897. Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 625 – 36 (402498), Item: 36672, PDF: B0625-SO36. Present Address: Innisfree, Alberta. Born in Chatham, ON. The son of John Charles and Isaballa Dale Bell of Innisfree Alberta. A single farmer.
Attestation: 23/02/16 at Vegrwille 23/02/1916 to the 151st. O/S Batt. Age: 18 years, Height: 5’ 8”, Girth: 35 “, Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Fair, Weight: 130 #. Vaccination two small marks left arm. Reported Medically “Fit” 23/02/1916. To 9th Res. Batt. 13/10/16.
Embarked at Halifax 3/10/16 S.S. California. Arv. Liverpool, England 13/10/16. Transfer to 9th Reserve Bn.at St. Martins. TOS 9th Res. Transferred to 50th Batt.15/11/16. Arv. CDR. – TOS to 50th Batt. Field 19/11/16. Left to join unit 25/11/16, Arv, at 50th . 15/02/17 reported wounded. Rejoined his unit 18/02/17.
12th CFA reported GSW to his face and right leg (Field). Reported KIA.
BELL, WILLIAM HENRY Initials: W H Nationality: Canadian Rank: Private Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment) Unit Text: 50th Bn. Age: 20 Date of KIA Death: 10/04/1917; Service No: 624933 Additional information: Son of John Charles and Isabella Bell, of Innisfree, Alberta. Native of Fletcher, Ontario. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: B. 23. Cemetery: GIVENCHY-EN-GOHELLE CANADIAN CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ
His mother Mrs. Isaballa Dale Bell received the Memorial Cross 20/04/1923 and his father the Plaque & Scroll was received by his father 30/05/1922.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 625 – 36 |
| Supplemental Information | Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: B. 23. Cemetery: GIVENCHY-EN-GOHELLE CANADIAN CEMETERY, SOUCHEZ |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Weight | 130 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 18 yrs. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Fair |
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