Category: Soldiers
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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…