A funeral procession escorts the casket of First World War soldier Private Albert (Bert) Henry Detmold to his final resting place at Loos British Cemetery in Loos-en-Gohelle, France, on July 9, 2026. Private Detmold served with the 107th (Timber Wolf) Battalion and was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of Hill 70 in 1917 – Supplied Photo
A Canadian soldier of the First World War, Private Albert (Bert) Henry Detmold, was laid to rest with military honours at Loos British Cemetery, Loos-en-Gohelle, France, on July 9th. The soldier’s family was in attendance, with the support of Veterans Affairs Canada, along with representatives of the Government of Canada and the local French Government.
Private Detmold was killed in action on August 15, 1917, at the age of 33, on the first day of the Battle of Hill 70. He left behind a fiancée in the United Kingdom (UK). His remains were found during a construction project in August 2020. The Department of National Defence announced his identification in March 2026.
Private Detmold was born in Hamburg, Germany, to a prominent British family. After finishing his schooling in the UK, he immigrated to Canada to farm in Manitoba. When war broke out, he enlisted for overseas service with the 107th (Timber Wolf) Battalion, a pioneer unit with the 1st Canadian Division. He was buried by The North Saskatchewan Regiment.