›› Private J. Wilfrid Oakes (1897 - 1918)

Wilfrid Oakes was born on December 29, 1897 in Oustic, Eramosa Township, Ontario. His father, George H. Oakes (b.1854), was a carpenter. His grandfather, James Oakes (1833-1888) was a hotel keeper in Eramosa Township.

Wilfrid was recruited for military service in Rockwood, Ontario on October 8, 1915, a fair haired boy of 17 years, 10 months. He was a member of the Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment), 42nd Battalion. He died serving his country on August 12, 1918 at age 22 and is buried at the Vimy Memorial in Pas de Calais, France.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sources:
Veteran Affairs Canada
Library and Archives Canada