Pte
James Richard Beckett

Information about birth

Date of birth:
05/04/1893
Place of birth:
Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom

General information

Profession:
Farmer
Religion:
Not stated

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
110033
Enlistment date:
30/12/1914
Enlistment place:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Mounted Rifles, 5th Bn.  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
02/06/1916
Place of death:
Maple Copse , Zillebeke, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
23

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 30, 32.

Points of interest 3

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

My story

"Killed in Action."

More information 2