Ralph Bryanton, 102nd Battalion
Born in 1898 in Charlottetown, PEI, the son of Charles Bryanton, of Powell River. Ralph was living at the Manitoba Hotel at the time of his enlistment on Feb. 3, 1916, he had just turned 18 years old. His occupation is listed as “finisher.” He was killed on April 15, 1918 during the German “Spring Offensive” that year. The cause of death is listed as “died of wounds in the field, France.” He is buried in the La Targette Cemetery near Arras. Arthur Dunn wrote “Ralph Bryanton was a mere boy when he was killed. He was the son of Charles Bryanton, woodmill electrician. Ralph didn’t have much of a boyhood…” He was 20 when he died.
Born in 1898 in Charlottetown, PEI, the son of Charles Bryanton, of Powell River. Ralph was living at the Manitoba Hotel at the time of his enlistment on Feb. 3, 1916, he had just turned 18 years old. His occupation is listed as “finisher.” He was killed on April 15, 1918 during the German “Spring Offensive” that year. The cause of death is listed as “died of wounds in the field, France.” He is buried in the La Targette Cemetery near Arras. Arthur Dunn wrote “Ralph Bryanton was a mere boy when he was killed. He was the son of Charles Bryanton, woodmill electrician. Ralph didn’t have much of a boyhood…” He was 20 when he died.