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James COLLIE* (1883-1918) KIA | ||||||
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Trade listed as Farmer. DOB 23-1-83, born Nichol Township. 5 foot 9 inches. Bluish eyes, dark hair. Presbyterian. NOK J. Collie, mother. Enlisted Fergus 27-3-16 (age 33 years). Lists service in 30th Wellington Regiment. On 153rd Battalion Nominal Roll as published Guelph Mercury 1-12-16. Embarked with 153rd Halifax N.S. SS Olympic 29-4-17. Arrived Liverpool 7-5-17. Assigned 25th Reserve for Training and Administration. Taken on Strength 18th Battalion in the field 12-4-18. Toronto Star lists under "Infantry" KIA 30-7-18. KIA 18-7-18, buried Wanqueton Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France. Grave Reference: II.B.20 Gravesite photo courtesy S. Godly. Name inscribed on Nichol & Fergus Cenotaphs. 'Circumstances of Death' Register by Library & Archives Canada: "Killed in Action" 'Was one of a party of eleven holding an outpost in front of Tilloy Trench, when the enemy made an attack, and Private Collie was shot throught the head and instantly killed.' Next of Kin: mother, Mrs. Jean Cooper Collie, Fergus, Ontario. File: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1868 - 6, courtesy Library & Archives Canada. Canadian Virtual War Memorial courtesy Veteran Affairs Canada. |
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