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Date of birth:

March 24th, 1907 (Scone/Perthshire, Scotland)

Date of death:

June 8th, 1944 (France)

Buried on:

Canadian War Cemetery Beny-sur-mer
Plot: XIII. Row: D. Grave: 8.

Service number:

O-118

Nationality:

Canadian

William Stewart Ferguson was born in Perthshire, Scotland. Raised in a Protestant household, he later emigrated to Canada, where he pursued a career in law enforcement. Ferguson achieved Junior Matriculation and attended university, including post-graduate studies, demonstrating a commitment to education and public service.

Before joining the military, Ferguson served as a Corporal in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), stationed in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His role in the RCMP reflected his dedication to maintaining law and order and protecting Canadian citizens.

Ferguson was married to Masala Margaret Butler Ferguson, and together they had one daughter, Judith Anne Ferguson, born on October 8, 1940. His family resided in British Columbia, and he made provisions for their care in his last will and testament, written in May 1940.

Ferguson enlisted in the Canadian Active Service Force on November 5, 1940, in Winnipeg. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and later promoted to Lieutenant and Captain. He served with distinction in the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) and later the Royal Winnipeg Rifles (RWR).

His military training included:
Royal Military College, Kingston
Company Commanders Course
Battle Drill Training Centre
Various staff and tactical courses

He embarked for overseas duty on May 14, 1943, and served in France during the Normandy campaign.

Captain Ferguson was killed in action (later confirmed to be murdered by Waffen-SS soldiers) on June 8, 1944, during the D-Day landings in Normandy. He died while serving with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles.

His widow and mother received the Memorial Cross.

In his will, Ferguson appointed The Yorkshire & Canadian Trust Limited as executor. He left financial provisions for his wife and daughter and named his wife as guardian of his children. His estate was structured to support his family and ensure their well-being after his passing.

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