William John Wyllie

Rank:

Gunner

Regimental number:

302754

Unit at enlistment:

8th Brigade C.F.A., 40th Battery

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Cemetery:

Windsor, Ontario - Unknown Cemetery

Commemorated at:

Victoria Public School Honour Roll

Birth country:

Canada

Birth county:

Brant

Birth city:

Brantford, Ontario

Address at enlistment:

12 Elizabeth Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

12 Elizabeth Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Watchmaker

Employer:

E.H. Newman and Sons

Religious denominations:

Presbyterian

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

BX August 3, 1917

Word was received this morning by Mr. W.H. Wyllie of 12 Elizabeth Street, that his son Gunner William John Wyllie had been seriously wounded. No particulars were given in the wire. Gunner Wyllie was formerly employed at E.H. Newman’s jewelry store and when he enlisted was working with Fowler and Co., at St. Catharines. He went overseas with a St. Catharines battery.

BX March 4, 1963

WYLLIE – Passed away at Windsor, on Sunday, March 3, 1963, William J. Wyllie, formerly of Brantford; beloved husband of Robina Irwin, and dear brother of Mrs. James (Betty) Aitken, Toronto. Resting at the Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home, Wyandotte Street, East, Windsor, Ontario. Service Wednesday, March 6 at 3.30. Interment in Windsor.