L/Cpl
John McKelvie

Information about birth

Date of birth:
28/04/1887
Place of birth:
Whithorn, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

General information

Profession:
Salesman
Religion:
Presbyterian

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Service number:
799910
Enlistment place:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 15th Bn. (48th Highlanders)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
09/11/1917
Place of death:
Nile, Langemark, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
30

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 18 - 24 - 26 - 30.

Points of interest 3

#1 Place of birth
#2 Enlistment place
#3 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action." Was with his Battalion in support at Passchendaele Ridge, When the enemy artillery obtained a direct hit on the dugout he was occupying, instantly killed.

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