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Private Henry Conrad August "Harry" Delion

Male 1898 - 1917  (19 years)


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  • Name Henry Conrad August "Harry" Delion 
    Prefix Private 
    Born 21 Oct 1898  Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11989473 
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Lutheran 
    Military 1914  WW1 Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    WW1, Private, 118th Battalion 
    Military 1914  WW1 Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    WW1, Service #751535 
    Misfortune killed in WW1 
    Name Harry Delion 
    Residence Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Residence 122 Chestnut St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-186850 
    Died 6 Nov 1917  Zonnebeke, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Buried Menin Gate (Ypres) Memorial, Ieper, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I186850  Generations
    Last Modified 3 Mar 2025 

    Father Henry Delion,   b. 20 Nov 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Mar 1926  (Age 61 years) 
    Mother Catherine Elsie Stumpf,   b. 2 Sep 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1965  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 29 Jul 1894  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Family ID F6754  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Private Harry Delion
    Private Harry Delion

  • Notes 
    • SENT FLOWERS HOME THAT WERE PICKED AT LENS

      Henry Delion, of the Telegraph staff this morning received a letter from his son, Bugler Harry Delion, who enlisted with the 118th Battalion, in which he sent a number of interesting souvenirs of the Canadian drive on Lens. They were English flowers that had been planted near the mining city and were in bloom at the present and which were picked by young Delion during one of the assaults that were made by the Canadian troops on the city. Bugler Delion states that he is growing tall, fat and strong but he needs every ounce he has for the work that they are being called upon to delay after day. He informs his parents that the parcels sent by them and friends are being received regularly.

      The Chronicle Telegraph 16 Aug 1917, p. 3

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      Two Local Lads Killed in Action Pte.

      Henry J. Looker and Pte. Henry Delion Die for Their Country.

      Pte. Henry John Looker of city, who enlisted and went seas with the 118th Battalion, killed in action on November according to information by Mrs. M. Looker, Chapel Street, this morning. England he was drafted to unit, and had been in France several months. To his bereaved relatives the sympathy of the community is extended.

      The intelligence was also received here this morning that Private C. A. Delion, son of Mr. and Harry Delion. 258 King East, had given his life in the cause which Empire and Allies are the fighting. The message which brought information follows:

      Harry Delion, 258 King East.

      3809. Deeply regret to inform you seven five one five three Pte. Harry Conrad August Delion, Infantry, officially reported killed action, Nov. 6th, 1917.

      Director of Records.

      Friends and citizens regret hear of the young man's death what seems a loss is but a gain. His sacrifice will stand out as living monument of unselfishness and Canadian manhood and will allay feelings of remorse. Only 16 years of age he heard the call and deep patriotism brought him the ranks of the 118th Battalion. He went overseas with that unit. From England he was subsequently transferred to France. He eighteen years of age.

      Besides his parents there survive brothers and two sisters, all home.

      The young man was of a cheerful genial disposition and had many admirers. He was the patrol leader the Boy Scouts, who to-day give to his good and promising qualities. By occupation he was an apprentice at the baking trade.

      The News Record, Berlin, Ontario, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Thu, Nov 22, 1917 Page 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S161] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1901, Pg 4.

    2. [S161] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1901, Elmira (Village) B. Page 4.

    3. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 34 Page 12.

    4. [S157] Military - Canada - World War I - Attestation papers.

    5. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11989473.

    6. [S1890] Military - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener Public Library WW1 Soldiers Card Index Soldier Information Cards - World War One.

    7. [S87] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Woodland CC#4510 Internet Link .
      in Memory Of/ Henry Delion/ Died Mar. 13, 1926/ in His 62nd Year/ (Tree Stump with Inscrip.) Workman of the World Memorial Dum Taget Clamot/ Catherine Stumpf/ Mcauley/ 1877 - 1965/ Wife Of/ Henry Delion/ Delion. A- Father.

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 21 Oct 1898 - Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 6 Nov 1917 - Zonnebeke, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Menin Gate (Ypres) Memorial, Ieper, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium Link to Google Earth
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