Name
Robert Lloyd Seaman
Born
1895-07-19
Birth Place
Occupation
Student
Religion
Wesleyan
Awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
89733
Highest Rank
Corporal
Conflict
Battalion
68th Battalion
Enlisted
Toronto, ON
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1915-03-25
Discharge Date
1919-07-31
Discharge Cause
Demobilization
Notes
Served in France (26th and 18th Batteries), North Russia (68th Battery). A letter home, published in the Wiarton Echo, describes his efforts during the Battle of Vimy Ridge as a signaller tasked with maintaining communications between the advancing infantry and the guns, He was known by his middle name, Lloyd. Lloyd was born in Wiarton, but moved to Port Arthur, Ontario. His father was Allen Grant Seaman. Lloyd married Marion Jean Parkinson.News Clippings
Canadian Echo, May 30, 1917, p. 1, part 1 of 2
Canadian Echo, May 30, 1917, p. 1, part 2 of 2
Edinburgh Gazette, May 30, 1919
