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David Alexander McQueen

Information about birth

Date of birth:
30/03/1898
Place of birth:
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

General information

Last known residence:
1611 Fell Avenue, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Profession:
Farmer
Religion:
Presbyterian

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
645568
Enlistment date:
20/01/1916
Enlistment place:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 47th Bn. (British Columbia)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
26/10/1917
Place of death:
Hillside Farm, Zonnebeke, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
19

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 10 - 26 - 28.

Points of interest 4

#1 Place of birth
#2 Last known residence
#3 Enlistment place
#4 Place of death (approximate)

My story

"Killed in Action." Whilst taking part in an attack South West of Passchendaele, he was hit and instantly killed by enemy shell fire.

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