Etc. -- Wm. Crosier Jr. Killed in Action, 1917
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The following is from a page 1 article in the 24 May 1917 issue of the Simcoe Reformer newspaper.

WILLIAM CROSIER JR., KILLED IN ACTION

Mr. Allan Crosier of Delhi, received a message Saturday, May 19, that his nephew, William Crosier, Jr., had been killed in action on May 3.

"Billy" was well-known in Delhi and Windham. He was born there afterwards lived at Bookton, moving to Woodstock only a short time before enlisting in the 168th Battalion.

He was a general favorite and his death is keenly felt by his host of friends. He was not 18 years of age when he enlisted.
 
 

Also see William's Attestation paper: side 1 | side 2


Photo from microfilm

  
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