Herbert Samuel McElrea Image

Name

Herbert Samuel McElrea

Born

1896-04-04

Birth Place

Occupation

Farmer

Religion

Methodist

Died

1969-07-26

Death Place

Orillia, ON

Cemetery

Saint Andrews and Saint James Cemetery, Orillia, ON







Service Record 1


Regimental Number

651777

Highest Rank

Private

Conflict

Battalion

Company

Enlisted

Enlistment /Transfer Date

1916-02-21


Service Record 2


Regimental Number

651777

Highest Rank

Private

Conflict

Battalion

Discharge Date

1919-05-05

Discharge Cause

Demobilization



Notes

Uncle of Herbert Samuel Dwight McElrea, who served in the Second World War.




Sources & Links

- a) James, F. Treve and Thomas Johnston, eds. “Bruce in Khaki containing a History of the 160th Overseas Bruce Battalion and Complete Nominal Roll of all Men who were at any Time on the Strength of the Battalion.” Chesley: James and Johnston, 1934. Prin
- b) Albemarle Township Historical Society. “Albemarle: A History of the Township.” Ed. Dorothy Crocker. Wiarton: Albemarle Township Historical Society, 1991. Print.
- c) Eastnor and Lion’s Head Historical Society, “Benchmarks: A History of Eastnor Township and Lion’s Head”, Eastnor and Lion’s Head Historical Society, 1987. Print.
- Library & Archives Canada
- Find a Grave



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