MILITARY HISTORY Private Muriland Oliver Knott – C 123087 — ACTIVE SERVICE (World War II) Muriland Oliver was 19 years, 4 days old when, as a single man, he completed the Attestation Paper for the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps (RCIC) December 1, 1943 at No 3A District Depot, Kingston Ontario for the duration of the […]
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Northey, Gilbert Lorne WW1
MILITARY HISTORY Private Gilbert Lorne Northey — 3055987 — ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On October 23, 1917, Gilbert Lorne Northey completed the Particulars Of Recruit, Drafted Under Military Service Act, 1917 (Letter and Service No. P.C. 92230) Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). He was 28 years, 6 months and 6 days old, when as a […]
Stenner, Charles Christopher WW1
MILITARY HISTORY The 7th Queen’s Own Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first formed in 1690. It saw service for three centuries, including the First World War and the Second World War. The regiment was deployed to South Africa in November 1901 and was stationed at Leeuwkop during the Second Boer War. […]
Crawford, James Scott WW2
MILITARY HISTORY Guardsman James Scott Crawford – C 120249 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War II) On December 5, 1942, James Scott Crawford completed the Attestation Paper for the Royal Canadian Army, in Kingston, Ontario. He was 18 years, 9 months and 10 days old when, as a single man, he enlisted for the duration of […]
Mahood, Sherman George WW1 KIA
MILITARY HISTORY Lance Corporal Sherman George Mahood – 195167 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On September 10, 1915, Sherman George Mahood completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Army, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). He was 19 years, 12 days old when, as a single man, he enlisted for the duration of the War. Sherman […]
Dainton, Frederick Arthur WW1
MILITARY HISTORY Corporal Frederick Arthur Dainton – 113161 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On July 5, 1915 Frederick Arthur Dainton completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Army, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). He was 31 years and 5 months old when, as a married man, he enlisted for the duration of the War. Frederick […]
Quinn, Wellington WW1
MILITARY HISTORY Private Wellington Quinn – 195192 — ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On September 11, 1915 Wellington Quinn completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Army, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in Peterborough, Ontario. He was 20 years, 4 months old when, as a single man, he enlisted for the duration of the War. Wellington […]
Podger, George Victor WW1
MILITARY HISTORY Corporal George Victor Podger – 736297 — ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On January 10, 1916 George Victor Podger completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Army, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in Lethbridge, Alberta. He was 21 years, 23 days old when, as a single man, he enlisted for the […]
Holmes, Douglas John WW2
MILITARY HISTORY Private Douglas John Holmes – C 5672 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War II) On March 20, 1940 Douglas John Holmes completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Active Service Force (CASF). He was 19 years, 4 months and 19 days old when, as a single man, he enlisted for […]
Strickland, George Roper WW1 KIA
MILITARY HISTORY Private George Roper Strickland – 130072 – ACTIVE SERVICE (World War I) On November 8, 1915, George Roper Strickland completed the Attestation Paper for the Canadian Army, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). He was 27 years, 11 months old when, as a married man, he enlisted for the duration of the War. George Roper […]