Source: Regimental Rouge
Source: The Regimental Rouge
On the day of battle
He bravely took his place:
He fought and died for England
And the honor of his race.PTE. WESLEY CHARLES BURNARD
Enlisted March 16, 1916, with the 135th Batt’n. Transferred to the 18th Batt’n. Killed in action at Vimy Ridge, April 9, 1917.
Age 20 years.From his sorrowing Mother and Father.
“Killed in Action” He was instantly killed by enemy shell fire, while in the front line trenches, on Vimy Ridge.
