Basic Details Surname Bessig Forenames G W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 65075 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 24th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death January Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Unknown