Name
Robert John Gray
Born
1886-04-02
Birth Place
Occupation
Miller
Religion
Presbyterian
Died
1918-09-03
Death Place
Ligny-Saint-Flochel, France
Death
Died of Wounds
Awards
Good Conduct Badge
Monument
Cemetery
Service Record 1
Regimental Number
651293
Highest Rank
Private
Conflict
Battalion
Company
Enlisted
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1916-01-05
Service Record 2
Regimental Number
651293
Highest Rank
Lance Corporal
Conflict
Battalion
Enlistment /Transfer Date
1918-02-28
Prev Exp
No
Artefacts, Photographs & Resources
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Notes
Died at No. 1 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station, which was at or between Ligny-Saint Fochel and Agnez-les-Duisan on Sept. 3, 1918, according to its War Diaries.Sources & Links
- James & 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 & Johnston, 1934. Print.- McLeod, Norman. “The History of the County of Bruce 1907-1968”, vol 2, Bruce County Historical Society, 1969. Print.
- Chesley Centennial Committee. “Chesley … Past & Present 1880-1980.” Chesley: Chesley Centennial Committee, 1980. Print.
- Library & Archives Canada
- War Graves Commission
- Book of Remembrance
- Canadian Virtual War Memorial
News Clippings
The Chesley Enterprise, September 18, 1918
