Name/Title
1917 - The Stancombe Brothers of the 87th Battalion CEF (Canadian Grenadier Guards) - Wilfred Ernest Stancombe 715882 & George Richard Stancombe 715413Description
Privates George Richard 715413 (born May 7 1893) and Wilfred Ernest Stancombe 715882 (Born Jan 7th 1898) were two brothers from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia who joined the 104th Bn CEF at the outbreak of war. George joined on 29 December 1915 and Wilbert 2 months later on 19 Feb 1916.
Wilfred Ernest Stancombe was quickly transferred to the 40th Battalion upon landing in the UK however requested a transfer to his brother Goerge’s Battallion (87th) which was approved on 16 November 1916. At the outset, he found himself in frequent trouble and forfeited 6 days pay for losing a helmet and ground sheet. Soon after, during the Battle of Vimy Ridge, he was a first day casualty being killed in action on 9th April 1917. Wilfred is buried in Canadian Cemetery No2 in France.
His Brother George had previously transferred to the 87th Bn CGG on 5th of October 1916, was injured during the Battle of Vimy Ridge on 11th April with a Gun Shot to his right thigh. He was invalided back to Canada and issued 1 gold wound stripe and discharged May 1918. He lived in New Glasgow, NS until his passing on 19th February 1975.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
February 25, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
February 25, 2022
