Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Franklin Joseph "Frank" Ludwig

Male 1907 - 1979  (72 years)


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  • Name Franklin Joseph "Frank" Ludwig 
    Born 2 May 1907  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Military WW2 
    Frank Joseph Ludwig
    Frank Joseph Ludwig
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Roman Catholic 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-186465 
    Died 10 Jul 1979  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I186465  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father Franklin Douglas Wright "Frank" Ludwig,   b. 28 Sep 1873, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Sep 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Susanna Biersbach,   b. 3 Feb 1872, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F7536  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Children 
     1. Carl Ludwig,   b. 1932,   d. 2 Dec 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 28 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F39595  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Pte. Frank Ludwig Missing in Italy
      Jan. 21, 1944

      Having served in Africa and Sicily, Pte. Frank Joseph Ludwig, 36, has been missing in Italy since Dec. 24. The news has been received by his wife, who lives at 20 Brunswick Avenue. Pte. Ludwig enlisted with the Highland Light Infantry stretcher bearers in June, 1940 and, according to latest information, was at motorcycle driver, carrying medical supplies. Prior to enlistment, he was an upholsterer, and had training with the 24th Field Ambulance.

      An 11-year-old son, Carl, is anxiously waiting with his mother for further word.

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      Frank Ludwig Safe in England June 7, 1945

      Pte. Frank Ludwig, Jr., 37, who was taken prisoner in Italy a year ago last December, is now safe in England, according to word received by his wife, 20 Brunswick Ave.

      Pte. Ludwig enlisted with the H.L.I. in 1940 and while in Italy had been a dispatch rider carrying medical supplies. Before enlisting he was an upholsterer and a member of the 24th Field Ambulance.

      Pte. Ludwig served in Africa and Sicily before going into action in Italy.

  • Sources 
    1. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 34 Page 6.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 2 May 1907 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 10 Jul 1979 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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