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Fairfield, William
- Township: Embro & West Zorra
- Branch: 4th Overseas Pioneer Battalion, Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force
- Regiment number: 207568
- Date of birth: June 11, 1886
- Where born: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
- Wars Served: World War I
- Years of service: January 13, 1916 -
- Country enlisted with: Canada
Biography
William Fairfield was born June 11, 1886, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. A farmer, he was living near Bennington when he enlisted on Jan. 13, 1916, and served with the 4th Pioneer Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force.