George Lawrence Price
Canadian soldier known for World War I service
Born
1892
134 years ago
Died
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Canada
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Served as a soldier in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I. Price took part in several key battles in Europe, including the Battle of Passchendaele. Regarded as one of the last Canadian soldiers killed in action, he died on November 11, 1918, just moments before the armistice took effect, and his death marked a significant moment in Canadian military history.
Participated in the Battle of Passchendaele
One of the last Canadian soldiers killed in action
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