Category: Soldiers
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Sergeant William John Garratt in the Great War
The Little Black Devils of Canada HOSTI ACIE NOMINATI Sergeant William John Garratt 81299 born in Rapid City, Manitoba on 3 September 1888, a Farmer. William joined the Royal Winnipeg Rifles because his father Peter Levens Garratt fought with the the RWR (Little Black Devils) during the Red River Rebellion. Garratt stood 5′ 9″ tall,…
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Second Lieutenant Robert Charles Bark in the Great War
Second Lieutenant Robert Charles Bark of No.103 Squadron RFC, died of his injuries on 28 March 1918, sustained from a flying accident. Robert’s father Mr Robert J Bark resided at 588 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, Ontario. Robert, though trained in Canada, likely attested with the British Expeditionary Force in England, as his service record is missing…
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Brigadier General Jack Seely DSO in the Great War
The Canadian Cavalry Brigade raised by Brigadier General Jack Edward Bernard Seely in December 1914. The 2nd King Edward’s Horse (The King’s Overseas Dominions Regiment) later replaced by The Fort Gary Horse in February 1916, with the other original units being the Royal Canadian Dragoons, Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), and the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery battery.…
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Sergeant John Beveridge in the Great War
Victoria Rifles Sergeant John Nicholas Dowling Beveridge 457036, born in Kells County, Meath, Ireland on 30 March 1890. His mother resided at 104 Lower Baggot St, Dublin, Ireland. John residing at 111 Osborne Street, Montreal, Quebec. A clerk, his occupation. Attestation of Sergeant John Beveridge John enlisted 3 June 1915 in Montreal at the age…
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RSM James Reuben Scott in the Great War
Buried close to his murderer RSM James Reuben Scott born in London, England on 30 December 1872, son of Reuben and Elizabeth Scott, St Pancras, London. Married to Alice Scott of 2414A (later 2460) St Dominique Street, Montreal, Quebec. Last Will and Testament Scott’s last will and testament completed 2 September 1914. Bequeathing all to…
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Lance Corporal John Gemmell MM in the Great War
Lance Corporal John Gemmell born in Lavoy, Alberta on 22 November 1894. Mother Agnes Gennell of Brownhill Farm, Glengarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. A Farmer by trade. Attestation of John Gemmell Private John Gemmell 811615 attested 4 January 1916 in Edmonton, Alberta with the 138th Battalion, CEF. At this time, John Gemmell stood 5′ 8″ tall, 180…
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Nursing Sister Mary Bell Hubbs, R.R.C. in the Great War
Mary Bell Hubbs a graduate nurse from the Township of Hillier, father Louis Philip Hubbs, mother Prudence Hubbs of Hillier, Ontario, Mary born 31 May 1880 in Hillier. Attestation of Mary Bell Hubbs Nursing Sister Mary Bell Hubbs attested 21 January 1915 in Ottawa, Ontario. Medical examination 24 February 1915 in London, England, approving officer…
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Private Alec James Lewis in the Great War
No.5 Canadian Field Ambulance Private Alec James Lewis 126744 born in Ealing, Middlesex, England. Mother Mrs Sophia Lewis, and father Mr Henry B Lewis of 107 Regent St, Stratford, Ontario. Private Alec James Lewis attested with the 71st Overseas Battalion at London, Ontario on 29 September 1916, later sending $20 of his monthly pay home…
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Major Donald Roderick MacLaren in the Great War
DSO, MC & Bar, DFC, Croix du Guerre, Légion d’honneur Major Donald Roderick MacLaren, a Scots-Canadian, born in Ottawa on 28 May 1893 to Robert James and Mary Jeanie MacLaren, and moved with his family to Calgary six years later. An expert marksman early in life, and later managed to gain a place at university.…
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Lieutenant James Chester Hughes in the Great War
Lieutenant James Chester Hughes born 30 March 1888. Nephew of Brigadier-General William St. Pierre Hughes and General Sir Sam Hughes. Brigadier-General Garnet Hughes the son of the Minister of Militia (Sam Hughes). Chester Hughes a Civil Engineer by trade. Only son of father Dr James L Hughes and mother Adelaide M Hughes of 47 Dundonald…