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Frederick William Barnes, MM, was born in Birtle, Manitoba, in 1895. Barnes enlisted in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in January 1916 with the 61st University Battalion and later served with "C" Coy. 8th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment), and was awarded the Miltary Medal. He was killed August 31, 1918, at the age of 22. The collection consists of one letter written to his sister in August 1918.

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Letters (1)