Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
William Oram
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: 05.08.1916
- Place of enlistment: Bowmanville, Ontario
- Service no: 1027233
- Rank: Private
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- Regiment/Service: Canadian Infantry
- Unit/Ship: 235th Battalion
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 31.05.1877
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 19 Peddie St, Dundee
- Occupation: Shoemaker
- Mother:
Isabella Oram, 19 Peddie St, Dundee
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More about William Oram
William has 3 separate entries on the LAC site. It appears that he first attested with 116th Battalion, 02.12.1915, Reg No 746439, before being struck off strength as a deserter 15.06.1916. He then re-attested with the 149th Battalion, 27.06.1916 Reg No 844307, only to be struck off strength as a deserter the very same day. He finally attested with the 235th Battalion, 05.08.1916, Reg No 1027233, before deserting for a third and final time 22.09.1917.
Gary Thomson
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