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
News Clippings
160th Battalion Enlistment Card