Crag & Canyon
Banff, Alberta
Oct 6, 1917
Pte. Frank Beattie Seriously Wounded Is Latest Report
Pte. Frank Beattie who has been at the front for some time, is wounded again, this time dangerously, so the telegram which Mr. and Mrs. Beattie received on Tuesday of this wood informed them.
It will be remembered that about August 4th this year, the war office at Ottawa notified the parent of Pte. Frank that he had been wounded by a gun shot. A letter later from Frank at the base hospital informed them that he had been buried by a shell explosion and badly cut about the head. He, however, expected to be back at the front in about a month. His expectations came true and within little more than a month the further information arrives that he is dangerously wounded.
Mr. and Mrs. Beattie and family have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends, who still hope that the casualty may not be as serious as the intimation might lead to believe.
Oct. 13, 1917
Pte. Frank McDonald Beattie is dead, and another of Banff's boys has been added to the list of those who have laid down their lives for the cause of liberty and justice. Word was received by telegram on Thursday at noon that the demise had occurred as the result of the latest wounds Frank had received at the front.
Pte. Beattie who as 28 years of age, was born in Banff on Nov. 3, 1889. He joined up with the 137th for overseas service in June 1916, and on reaching England was transferred to the 31st Canadians. On August 4th this year he was reported wounded, but after sufficiently convalescent he again returned to the trenches. On October 3rd, he received the wounds from which on Oct. 11th he was reported to have died.
The deepest sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Beattie and family in the sad bereavement, which is keenly felt. Two other boys of this family, Art and Roy are also at the front.
Nov 3, 1917
He "Did His Bit"
Frank Beattie has received a letter from Lance Corporal Chas. P. Johnson of Canmore, who is now in France, telling of the manner of the death of his son Frank. An excerpt from the letter read:
"Frank was a platoon scout, and was in No Man's Land with two other scouts when he got hit. He and another of the scouts were hit and managed to get to our front line trench where they were given attention by the stretcher bearers. Things at that time were pretty warm on our front line, and Frank refused to be carried on a stretcher but gave his place to someone else. He walked to the dressing station with the assistance of a comrade, and I learn that everything that was possible to be done for him there, was done. They sent for a special ambulance and rushed him to the hospital where he was operated on, but as you know, he only survived a few days. Personally I feel Frank's death very keenly, as he and I were good pals, and he was very popular in our platoon, with both officers and men. He was a good soldier and he has surely 'done his bit."
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Frank is also memorialized in the Old Banff Cemetery in the family plot.
Banff, Alberta
Oct 6, 1917
Pte. Frank Beattie Seriously Wounded Is Latest Report
Pte. Frank Beattie who has been at the front for some time, is wounded again, this time dangerously, so the telegram which Mr. and Mrs. Beattie received on Tuesday of this wood informed them.
It will be remembered that about August 4th this year, the war office at Ottawa notified the parent of Pte. Frank that he had been wounded by a gun shot. A letter later from Frank at the base hospital informed them that he had been buried by a shell explosion and badly cut about the head. He, however, expected to be back at the front in about a month. His expectations came true and within little more than a month the further information arrives that he is dangerously wounded.
Mr. and Mrs. Beattie and family have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends, who still hope that the casualty may not be as serious as the intimation might lead to believe.
Oct. 13, 1917
Pte. Frank McDonald Beattie is dead, and another of Banff's boys has been added to the list of those who have laid down their lives for the cause of liberty and justice. Word was received by telegram on Thursday at noon that the demise had occurred as the result of the latest wounds Frank had received at the front.
Pte. Beattie who as 28 years of age, was born in Banff on Nov. 3, 1889. He joined up with the 137th for overseas service in June 1916, and on reaching England was transferred to the 31st Canadians. On August 4th this year he was reported wounded, but after sufficiently convalescent he again returned to the trenches. On October 3rd, he received the wounds from which on Oct. 11th he was reported to have died.
The deepest sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Beattie and family in the sad bereavement, which is keenly felt. Two other boys of this family, Art and Roy are also at the front.
Nov 3, 1917
He "Did His Bit"
Frank Beattie has received a letter from Lance Corporal Chas. P. Johnson of Canmore, who is now in France, telling of the manner of the death of his son Frank. An excerpt from the letter read:
"Frank was a platoon scout, and was in No Man's Land with two other scouts when he got hit. He and another of the scouts were hit and managed to get to our front line trench where they were given attention by the stretcher bearers. Things at that time were pretty warm on our front line, and Frank refused to be carried on a stretcher but gave his place to someone else. He walked to the dressing station with the assistance of a comrade, and I learn that everything that was possible to be done for him there, was done. They sent for a special ambulance and rushed him to the hospital where he was operated on, but as you know, he only survived a few days. Personally I feel Frank's death very keenly, as he and I were good pals, and he was very popular in our platoon, with both officers and men. He was a good soldier and he has surely 'done his bit."
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Frank is also memorialized in the Old Banff Cemetery in the family plot.
Crag & Canyon
Banff, Alberta
Oct 6, 1917
Pte. Frank Beattie Seriously Wounded Is Latest Report
Pte. Frank Beattie who has been at the front for some time, is wounded again, this time dangerously, so the telegram which Mr. and Mrs. Beattie received on Tuesday of this wood informed them.
It will be remembered that about August 4th this year, the war office at Ottawa notified the parent of Pte. Frank that he had been wounded by a gun shot. A letter later from Frank at the base hospital informed them that he had been buried by a shell explosion and badly cut about the head. He, however, expected to be back at the front in about a month. His expectations came true and within little more than a month the further information arrives that he is dangerously wounded.
Mr. and Mrs. Beattie and family have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends, who still hope that the casualty may not be as serious as the intimation might lead to believe.
Oct. 13, 1917
Pte. Frank McDonald Beattie is dead, and another of Banff's boys has been added to the list of those who have laid down their lives for the cause of liberty and justice. Word was received by telegram on Thursday at noon that the demise had occurred as the result of the latest wounds Frank had received at the front.
Pte. Beattie who as 28 years of age, was born in Banff on Nov. 3, 1889. He joined up with the 137th for overseas service in June 1916, and on reaching England was transferred to the 31st Canadians. On August 4th this year he was reported wounded, but after sufficiently convalescent he again returned to the trenches. On October 3rd, he received the wounds from which on Oct. 11th he was reported to have died.
The deepest sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Beattie and family in the sad bereavement, which is keenly felt. Two other boys of this family, Art and Roy are also at the front.
Nov 3, 1917
He "Did His Bit"
Frank Beattie has received a letter from Lance Corporal Chas. P. Johnson of Canmore, who is now in France, telling of the manner of the death of his son Frank. An excerpt from the letter read:
"Frank was a platoon scout, and was in No Man's Land with two other scouts when he got hit. He and another of the scouts were hit and managed to get to our front line trench where they were given attention by the stretcher bearers. Things at that time were pretty warm on our front line, and Frank refused to be carried on a stretcher but gave his place to someone else. He walked to the dressing station with the assistance of a comrade, and I learn that everything that was possible to be done for him there, was done. They sent for a special ambulance and rushed him to the hospital where he was operated on, but as you know, he only survived a few days. Personally I feel Frank's death very keenly, as he and I were good pals, and he was very popular in our platoon, with both officers and men. He was a good soldier and he has surely 'done his bit."
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Frank is also memorialized in the Old Banff Cemetery in the family plot.
Banff, Alberta
Oct 6, 1917
Pte. Frank Beattie Seriously Wounded Is Latest Report
Pte. Frank Beattie who has been at the front for some time, is wounded again, this time dangerously, so the telegram which Mr. and Mrs. Beattie received on Tuesday of this wood informed them.
It will be remembered that about August 4th this year, the war office at Ottawa notified the parent of Pte. Frank that he had been wounded by a gun shot. A letter later from Frank at the base hospital informed them that he had been buried by a shell explosion and badly cut about the head. He, however, expected to be back at the front in about a month. His expectations came true and within little more than a month the further information arrives that he is dangerously wounded.
Mr. and Mrs. Beattie and family have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends, who still hope that the casualty may not be as serious as the intimation might lead to believe.
Oct. 13, 1917
Pte. Frank McDonald Beattie is dead, and another of Banff's boys has been added to the list of those who have laid down their lives for the cause of liberty and justice. Word was received by telegram on Thursday at noon that the demise had occurred as the result of the latest wounds Frank had received at the front.
Pte. Beattie who as 28 years of age, was born in Banff on Nov. 3, 1889. He joined up with the 137th for overseas service in June 1916, and on reaching England was transferred to the 31st Canadians. On August 4th this year he was reported wounded, but after sufficiently convalescent he again returned to the trenches. On October 3rd, he received the wounds from which on Oct. 11th he was reported to have died.
The deepest sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Beattie and family in the sad bereavement, which is keenly felt. Two other boys of this family, Art and Roy are also at the front.
Nov 3, 1917
He "Did His Bit"
Frank Beattie has received a letter from Lance Corporal Chas. P. Johnson of Canmore, who is now in France, telling of the manner of the death of his son Frank. An excerpt from the letter read:
"Frank was a platoon scout, and was in No Man's Land with two other scouts when he got hit. He and another of the scouts were hit and managed to get to our front line trench where they were given attention by the stretcher bearers. Things at that time were pretty warm on our front line, and Frank refused to be carried on a stretcher but gave his place to someone else. He walked to the dressing station with the assistance of a comrade, and I learn that everything that was possible to be done for him there, was done. They sent for a special ambulance and rushed him to the hospital where he was operated on, but as you know, he only survived a few days. Personally I feel Frank's death very keenly, as he and I were good pals, and he was very popular in our platoon, with both officers and men. He was a good soldier and he has surely 'done his bit."
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Frank is also memorialized in the Old Banff Cemetery in the family plot.
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Private, Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment). Age: 27.
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