Name
William Tranter
Awards
Canada General Service Medal (Fenian Raids)
Cemetery
Service Record 1
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1866-09-14
Service Record 2
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
Bruce Militia
Company
Southampton Rifle Company
Enlisted
Artefacts, Photographs & Resources
To view more artefacts, information and resources concerning William Tranter, visit Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre's Online Collections.
Online Collections Link
Notes
(1) Received Canada General Service Medal for service during the Fenian Raids, when attack was expected at Goderich and Point Edward, June 2, 1866 to July 15, 1866; (2) William's son, William "Victor" Tranter died while serving in the First World War on June 10, 1915.Sources & Links
- (a) Canada General Service Medal Register, 1866-1870, Fenian Raids (RG9, II, A5, Vol. 4), Library and Archives Canada. (http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/military-medals-1812-1969/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=31607& Accessed November- Library & Archives Canada
