B143050 Rifleman Augustine Patrick Pumphrey was born in Bishop Falls, Newfoundland on 28 March 1918, the son of Thomas Anthony Pumphrey and Blanche McDonald.

He had seven brothers. One Daniel served in the Royal Navy and another Gerald, served with the Royal Air Force.

Pumphrey left school after completing junior matriculation.

He worked as a truck driver with a contracting company when he enlisted with the Canadian Active Army on 21 Feb 1943 and after training at Camp Borden, arrived in the UK in July, and was transferred to The Queen’s Own Rifles in September.

Rifleman Humphrey landed with D Company on D-Day 6 June 1944 but was killed in action on 11 June 1944 during the battle for Le Mesnil Patry, aged 26.