Information about birth

Date of birth:
27/02/1891
Place of birth:
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

General information

Profession:
Plasterer
Religion:
Church of England

Army information

Country:
Canada
Force:
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Rank:
Private
Service number:
418489
Enlistment date:
18/03/1915
Enlistment place:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Units:
 —  Canadian Infantry, 42nd Bn. (Royal Highlanders)  (Last known unit)

Information about death

Date of death:
03/05/1916
Place of death:
Sanctuary Wood, Zillebeke, Belgium
Cause of death:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Age:
25

Memorial

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
Panel: Panel 24 - 26 - 28 - 30.

Points of interest 2

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

My story

"Killed in Action."

More information 2