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William PHILPS

Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF)

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William Ball PHILPS was born on September 21, 1878, at Droitwich, Worcestershire, England.

 His two sons, Leonard and Frederick served during WW2.

He died on August 14, 1954.

Metal grave marker for William B. Phillips, from 1878 to 1954, with decorative border including flowers and leaves.
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A sepia-toned photograph of a man in a military uniform standing with his hands behind his back, wearing a cap and a bandolier across his chest, with handwritten text and a circular seal in the lower right corner.