Drafted as a Private, Service number 2379450 in the 1st Manitoba Depot, Canadian Expeditionary Force in Winnipeg, Manitoba on 9 Jan 1918. He served in the 8th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France and was discharged from the service by reason of demobilization on 17 May 1919 in Ottawa, Ontario.
From his WW1 Attestation Papers:
Born Bristol Pontenac Que.
Trade Farmer
Mother Mrs. Annie Angus Cartwright Manitoba
Enlisted 9 Jan. 1918 Wpg. Man.
Discharged 17 May 1919 Ottawa
Units 1st Manitoba Depot / 8th Cdn. Inf. Bn. France
Reg 2379450
Rank Pte.
Drafted as a Private, Service number 2379450 in the 1st Manitoba Depot, Canadian Expeditionary Force in Winnipeg, Manitoba on 9 Jan 1918. He served in the 8th Canadian Infantry Battalion in France and was discharged from the service by reason of demobilization on 17 May 1919 in Ottawa, Ontario.
From his WW1 Attestation Papers:
Born Bristol Pontenac Que.
Trade Farmer
Mother Mrs. Annie Angus Cartwright Manitoba
Enlisted 9 Jan. 1918 Wpg. Man.
Discharged 17 May 1919 Ottawa
Units 1st Manitoba Depot / 8th Cdn. Inf. Bn. France
Reg 2379450
Rank Pte.
Gravesite Details
Burial information obtained from Cartwright Cemetery Records transcribed in the local history book "Memories Along the Badger Continued" published in 2010. Other information from census records or Manitoba Vital Statistics.
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