Category: Soldiers
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The Pearson Brothers in the Great War
CEFRG presents the story of the Pearson Brothers in the Great War. Vaughan, the youngest, served in the Artillery. His elder brothers, Marmaduke and Lester became pilots. Reverend Edwin A. Pearson, their father, looked over them during their service in the CEF. He had much to do with the paths they took during the Great…
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The Hallu Eight in the Great War
CEFRG presents the story of the Hallu Eight in the Great War. Lieutenant Clifford Abram Neelands, Winnipeg Grenadiers, of the Hallu Eight, and the missing men of the German Alpine Korps in the Great War is a fascinating case. The Hallu Eight – Winnipeg Grenadiers, discovered by then teen aged boy, Fabien Demeusere on his…
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The McMurray Brothers in the Great War
CEFRG presents the story of the McMurray Brothers in the Great War. Lieutenant-Colonel William Hamilton McMurray, OBE, MC, ED, MID (10 March 1889 – 29 November 1985) was a Canadian soldier who served in both world wars as a member of 1st and 5th Divisional Signaling Companies in the Great War, and with the Royal…
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Private Joseph Malouin, The Van Doos, in the Great War
CEFRG presents the story of Private Joseph Malouin of “The Van Doos” – 22nd (French Canadian) Infantry Battalion, 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division. Joseph entered the war in September of 1915. Soon, he found himself on the sidelines, and invalided back to England to recover from a rare disorder. While convalescing, Joseph had…
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Private Harold McLennan Paton, No. 1 Cdn. Fld. Amb., in the Great War
CEFRG presents the story of Private Harold McLennan Paton, No. 1 Canadian Field, Ambulance, C.A.M.C. Harold McLennan Paton was a Stretcher Bearer with Canada’s First Contingent in the Great War. Harold served for over 29 months before he was wounded at the Battle of Hill 70. Early life Private Harold McLennan Paton 34648 was born…