Information about birth

Date of birth:
15/01/1892
Place of birth:
Elgin, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom

General information

Last known residence:
10920 Syndicate Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Profession:
Stationer assistent
Religion:
Church of England

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
904727
Enlistment date:
20/03/1916
Enlistment place:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 49th Bn. (Edmonton)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
30/10/1917
Place of death:
Bellevue, Passchendaele, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
25

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 24 - 28 - 30.

Points of interest 4

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

My story

Previously reported missing, now Killed in Action. Was instantly killed on the morning of October 30th, during an attack made by the battalion on the ennemy line, in the vicinity of Passchendaele Ridge.

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