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Date of birth:

February 1st, 1923 (Scotch Bay/Manitoba, Canada)

Date of death:

June 8th, 1944 (Audrieu, France)

Buried on:

Canadian War Cemetery Beny-sur-mer
Plot: XIV. Row: B. Grave: 9.

Service number:

H/9437

Nationality:

Canadian

William Poho was the son of Mrs. Emma Poho and lived at 327 Eva Street in Sudbury prior to his enlistment. William joined the Canadian Army and was assigned to the Royal Winnipeg Rifles.

He enlisted in Port Arthur, Ontario, and was registered under the regimental number H9437. At the time of his enlistment, William was 22 years old, single, and working as a tailor. He had completed grade 9 in Lindsay, Ontario, and had a robust physical profile—standing 5 feet 5½ inches tall and weighing 156 pounds. His interests included sports such as baseball, hockey, and boxing, and he was described as a well-adjusted and stable individual who liked army life and was eager to serve actively.

William underwent basic training at the 102nd Canadian Army (Basic) Training Centre and later advanced training at A15 Canadian Infantry Training Centre. He volunteered for the paratroops. However, after psychological evaluation, it was determined that he was better suited for infantry service due to concerns about stability stemming from a broken home background and a couple of disciplinary issues.

Tragically, William Poho was killed in action on June 8, 1944, in France, during the early days of the Normandy invasion. He was murdered by Waffen-SS soldiers during captivity.

His mother, Emma Poho, received his medals and the Memorial Cross in recognition of her son's sacrifice.

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